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BMW CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES PLANS TO HONOR MILITARY WITH COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION & SPECIAL OPENING CEREMONY

August 20, 2024John Borneman0

The 2024 BMW Championship will honor the military community – and recognize Colorado’s strong military ties – with a special ticket offer and unique experiences during championship week at Castle Pines Golf Club on August 20-25. All active-duty military, retirees, active reserves and veterans of any branch of service will receive complimentary admission to the championship, courtesy of proud partners Aggreko and PXG. The week-long celebration of America’s armed forces will include an opening ceremony on the first tee at 8 a.m. MT on Thursday, August 22, with singer and songwriter Amanda Hawkins performing the national anthem and a flyover… Read More »

“Swinging for Equality: Women in Golf Making Strides On and Off the Course”

August 12, 2024August 15, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

(Her personal story): Jillian is the Founder of LEGS® – The Ladies Executive Golf Society, an organization that aims to empower women on and off the golf course. LEGS curates female-friendly events that cultivate strong business connections, build golf confidence, and inspire women to rewrite the script and reach their potential. Jillian has been recognized as Jacksonville’s Chamber Professional Business Woman of the Year and Jacksonville Magazine’s Outstanding Volunteer. She spends her time passionately elevating the women around her, with a vision of growing the collective of female leaders on and off the golf course. LEGS® has served nearly 7,000… Read More »

Ode to Chi Chi Rodriguez 1936-2024. May he rest in eternal peace.

August 9, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

This article is a direct reprint of an article first published in 1998 and written by then Senior Editor Minority Golf Magazine, Dana Butler. When asked for his thoughts on the occasion of a very early tee time, Chi Chi Rodriguez says “I love it. I like everything. And I love everybody.” Chi Chi Rodriguez Has Learned the Secret of Eternal Youth: “Life Is Fun” The poverty of his youth always fed the hunger in his drive to succeed on the professional golf circuit. He’s instantly recognizable with his Panama hat and his swashbuckling mannerisms. He’s one of the greats,… Read More »

AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF LEGEND AND TRAILBLAZER TED RHODES CELEBRATED AT THE 55 th TED RHODES CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC AT

August 2, 2024November 19, 2024Tiffany White0

Contact: Tiffany White, M.Ed., DTM President & Ted Rhodes Granddaughter Ted Rhodes Foundation, Inc. (312) 502-9009-(877) 913 9009 or info@tedrhodes.org The Ted Rhodes Foundation , Inc. is pleased to announce our 55th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic Preserving the Legacy… which will be held on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8 at the historic Ted Rhodes Golf Course located at 1901 Ed Temple Boulevard. This 2-day Amateur charity golf classic celebrates the legacy of a golfer pioneer and trailblazer that was from Nashville and is a Fundraiser for two local golf programs. Golfers from across the country… Read More »

THE 106th PGA CHAMPIONSHIP AT VALHALLA COMMENCES THIS WEEK!

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024Patricia Caldwell0

African American golfers, and notable players of color in this year’s star studded field at Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky includes: Tiger Woods, (Tiger has won the PGA Championship four times in the past including his nerve tingling battle with Bob May to win the 2000 PGA Championship at Valhalla.) The first of which was his 1999 battle with 19 year old emerging Spanish star, Sergio Garcia, (notably absent from this year’s field). Wyatt Worthington II, Tony Finau, Sahith Theegala, Y. Yang, Akshay Bhatia, Byeong Hun An, Ryo Hisetsune, Si Woo Kim, Tom Kim, Kurt Kitayama, K.H. Lee, Min Woo… Read More »

Minority Golf Magazine at The Players Championship, the fifth major?

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

The quality of the field year after year, the difficulty of the course, the history of the competition, the place on the yearly PGA Tour schedule–all point to serious consideration of the tournament being called the “Fifth Men’s Professional Golf Major”. The subject of The Players becoming the fifth major comes up annually and fervently. However, many top professionals look on The Players as a uniquely private “professional players only” experience with narrow entry and minimized participation (not owing to the open championships where anyone has a chance to qualify regardless of status or professional achievement. The exception to this,… Read More »

Asian Golfer Hideki Matsuyama wins the Genesis Hosted by Tiger Woods

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

Hideki Matsuyama, a professional golfer from Japan, made history by becoming the first male golfer from Japan to win a major championship. He achieved this incredible feat at the 2021 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia representing a personal triumph and a significant moment for Japanese golf and sports in general. (MGM: Hideki Matsuyama Is the 2021 Masters Champion! April 17, 2021 Herschel Caldwell) Matsuyama’s journey to success at the Masters resulted from his consistent performance throughout the tournament. He displayed exceptional skill and composure under pressure, securing a one-shot victory over his closest competitors. His win… Read More »

Minority Golf Magazine opens this new feature on Hispanic women in professional golf beginning arguably one of the greatest of all time.

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

Nancy Lopez is undoubtedly not the least-known Hispanic female golfer of all time, a gross understatement, and those who lie between her, and new and talented entrees of Latina Professionals on the LPGA Tour. Come back often to read about the impact of Hispanic women on professional tours. But first, let’s take a journey down the path of greatness exampled by Nancy Lopez. Birthdates are irrelevant; suffice it to say Nancy is a world-class retired Latina American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1977 and won 48 LPGA Tour events, including three major championships. During… Read More »

THE R&A AND USGA ANNOUNCE DECISION TO REVISE GOLF-BALL TESTING CONDITIONS BEGINNING IN 2028

January 2, 2024Janeen Driscoll0

Revised test conditions to address consistent increases in hitting distance, golf’s sustainability. Impact on recreational game kept to an absolute minimum. LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., USA and ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Dec. 6, 2023) – The R&A and USGA will update the testing conditions used for golf ball conformance under the Overall Distance Standard (ODS), which will take effect from January 2028. The decision aims to reduce the impact increased hitting distances have on golf’s long-term sustainability while minimizing the impact on the recreational game. The revised ball testing conditions will be as follows: 125-mph clubhead speed (equivalent to 183 mph ball… Read More »

The First 100 Years Of Black Golfers in America

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023Carolyn Grant0

African Americans staked their claim in golf more than 100 years ago but getting on the green was not without its struggles. By Carolyn Grant Blacks, and other people of color who had the opportunity to learn and play the game faced rejection because of their skin color. With the passion they had for the game, they fought for the right to enter tournaments, to play and to simply be respected as golfers just like their Caucasian counterparts. Historical research links African Americans to the game of golf as far back as the later 1790s during the days of slavery. … Read More »