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Tiger Woods next PGA Tour Event Is Where He Has Won Five Times. The Hero World Challenge.

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

The Hero World Challenge is a year-end golf tournament that has become a staple in the professional golf calendar thanks to its association with one of the sport’s most iconic figures, Tiger Woods. The Tournament was created in 1999 to benefit the Tiger Woods Foundation, now known as the TGR Foundation, which focuses on empowering students to pursue their passions through education. Created by Tiger Woods, the 2024 Tournament December 5-8, and hosted by Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas, a stunning venue with a challenging course and breathtaking views. The event is known for its relaxed atmosphere, which allows… Read More »

Congratulations to our Section Of The Year Award Winner: Mackenzie Mack, Black American LPGA Professional

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Professionals membership has selected the recipients of the annual section Teacher, Professional, Coach and Junior Golf Leadership awards. Each of the xix sections of the LPGA Professionals – Central, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Western, and International – winners are selected by the Section Officers and Section Nominating Committee chair annually in each of the four categories. The LPGA Executive Committee will select the overall national award winner in each category from among the section award winners. The national winner will be announced in the coming weeks. (LPGA) Mackenzie Mack is a name that stands out… Read More »

Congratulations to our Section Of The Year Award Winner. Junior Leader Black American LPGA Professional Ashaunta Epps

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Professionals membership has selected the recipients of the annual section Teacher, Professional, Coach and Junior Golf Leadership awards. Each of the xix sections of the LPGA Professionals – Central, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Western, and International – winners are selected by the Section Officers and Section Nominating Committee chair annually in each of the four categories. The LPGA Executive Committee will select the overall national award winner in each category from among the section award winners. The national winner will be announced in the coming weeks. (LPGA) Ashaunta Epps’s name resonates with passion, dedication, and… Read More »

Michelle Wie Steps Aside But Her Presence And Impact On Women’s Professional Golf Remains.

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

Born on October 11, 1989, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Wie turned professional at the young age of 15 and quickly made a name for herself in the golf world. Throughout her career, Wie has achieved numerous accomplishments. She won her first LPGA Tour event in 2009 at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational. Wie also won the U.S. Women’s Open in 2014, which was a significant milestone in her career. She has represented the United States in international competitions, including the Solheim Cup. Despite her success on the golf course, Wie has faced challenges, including injuries that have impacted her performance. In recent… Read More »

Dominance of Asian Women Golfers Continues With New Stars Every Year

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

Women’s professional golf in Asia has seen a significant rise in popularity and success in recent years. With players like Ayaka Furue, Hinako Shibuno, and Yuka Saso making waves on the international stage, Asian women golfers are proving to be a force the LPGA Tour will be reckoned with. One of the most notable players in Asian women’s golf is Ayaka Furue. Hailing from Japan, Furue quickly made a name for herself with her impressive skills on the course. Her dedication to the sport and natural talent have helped her succeed in various tournaments in Asia and worldwide. Asian women golfers, including… Read More »

Asian Golfer Lydia Ko is set to defend her title at the Aramco Saudi Ladies International Championship

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

Recently married Lydia Ko will lead a world-class field at the Saudi Arabian Royal Greens Golf & Country Club from February 15-18: Aramco Saudi Ladies International Presented by PIF – Riyadh Golf Club, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The elevated total prize of $5million is a first and marks a new high for women’s golf. Her experience and superb play to hold off Aditi Ashok earned her one of the richest payoffs in women’s golf history. $750,000.00 Last year Ko said: “I’m thrilled to see golf is moving towards equal prize money – it is something I believe all the ladies… Read More »

Kamaiu Johnson Fires a final round 61 Winning the APGA Tournament At TPC Scottsdale

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

Kamaiu Johnson shot a blistering record score of 10-under par 61 to secure a victory and $7500.00 1st place prize money at the famed 7115-yard par 71 TPC Scottsdale, site of the heralded WM Phoenix Open. A seasoned veteran of the APGA Tour, Johnson earned status on PGA TOUR Latinamerica, becoming a standout on that tour as well. “I was just trying to stay in the moment down the stretch. Wasn’t sure where I was, but I was comfortable because the other leaders were in my group,” offered Johnson, “Last week, I was 13 over after two days on… Read More »

“Don’t allow your good to be evil spoken of.” At times, your conduct is not a reflection of who you are or an indictment of your character. click on photo to read more.

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

Recent event of Harold Varner III’s personal legal situation should not cast a disparaging shadow on his work to help kids develop into meaningful young men and women through their experiences with golf.

Tim O’Neal showing his “grit” leading at the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Alabama. Tim O’Neal is an African American professional golfer born in Savannah, Georgia, on July 18, 1972. His father, a passionate golfer and coach, introduced him to golf at a young age.

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023Herschel Caldwell0

O’Neal turned professional in 1997 and has been making waves in the golfing world ever since. O’Neal has competed on various tours throughout his career, including the PGA Tour, Web.com Tour, and Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour (APGA). Asian Tour; Alps Tour; EPD Tour; PGA Tour Latinoamérica, and now PGA Tour Champions Tour, where he leads this week’s tournament, the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Alabama, tied in the lead with Billy Andrade at five under par. O’Neal has won numerous state opens and mini-tour events. In 2019, following the destruction of the historic Black golf course, Lincoln Park in Oklahoma, a group… Read More »

Drive for show and putt for dough!!!! Doing both well led to victory for Si Woo Kim. Click on photo to read more.

January 19, 2023Herschel Caldwell0

The improbable winner is never a term used to describe oneself in securing a victory. Confidence and belief in self is the overriding term used to describe a champion; skill plays a part down the road. The obvious “tongue – in- cheek reference to skill is just that. The Sony Open was won by a young and soon-approaching superstar status on the PGA Tour, Si Woo Kim of South Korea, who stunned the professional golf world at age 21 by winning the 2017 Players Championship. Tiger Woods famously stated that the tournament begins once you reach the… Read More »