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Historic Weekend at Pebble Beach: Players of Color Dominate the AT&T Pro AM Leader Board

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026Herschel Caldwell0

This past weekend at Pebble Beach Golf Links, professional golf witnessed a remarkable display of talent as players of color dominated the AT&T Pro-Am Invitational, showcasing the sport’s evolving diversity and the exceptional skill of minority golfers competing at the highest levels. The tournament results highlighted a significant shift in the landscape of professional golf, with several minority players delivering outstanding performances on one of golf’s most prestigious and difficult courses. The AT&T Pro-Am concluded with a dominant performance from the winner, Collin Morikawa, whose exceptional play throughout the weekend secured victory at the storied Pebble Beach Golf Links…. Read More »

The APGA Tour at Sawgrass: Celebrating Black History Week in Golf

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026Herschel Caldwell0

This week denotes a significant milestone as the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour holds events at TPC Sawgrass in Jacksonville, Florida, one of professional golf’s most prestigious venues. This historic gathering constitutes a pivotal moment in the organization’s mission to increase diversity and inclusion in professional golf. As APGA competitor Marcus Byrd expressed, “Standing on the first tee at Sawgrass, knowing the history and all it represents, I felt a sense of pride not just for myself but for everyone who paved the way for us to be here.” The APGA Tour was founded with a distinct and persuasive… Read More »

From Setbacks to Success: Angel Cabrera’s Inspiring Comeback

June 24, 2025Herschel Caldwell0

The former Masters champion is making headlines once again, as he navigates his way through a remarkable resurgence, inspiring fans and fellow athletes alike with his resilience and passion for the game. Angel Cabrera, the seasoned Argentine golfer renowned for his mighty swing and competitive spirit, has recently garnered headlines with his impressive performances in two history-making, back-to-back Senior PGA Majors: the Regions Tradition and the Senior PGA Championship. These victories mark a significant milestone in Cabrera’s career, showcasing his enduring talent and determination on the golf course. The prestigious Regions Tradition, one of five major championships on the PGA… Read More »

Argentina’s Jaime Lopez Rivarola captures his second APGA Tour victory at APGA at TPC San Antonio

March 13, 2025Greg Ball0

The Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour had its second international winner in the first three events of the 2025 season Wednesday, as Argentine Jaime Lopez Rivarola, a University of Georgia golf product, carded a 4-under-par 68 to win the APGA at TPC San Antonio by two strokes. A Buenos Aires native who moved to the United States at 18 to play golf at the University of Georgia and resides in Alpharetta, Ga., Rivarola hoisted his second APGA Tour title in as many years. As an APGA rookie last year, he won the 2024 Cisco Black History Month Classic at… Read More »

LA COUNTY PARKS ANNOUNCES AFRICAN AMERICAN VINCENT JOHNSON AS DEPARTMENT’S NEW GOLF DIRECTOR

March 13, 2025Herschel Caldwell0

This article and photos provided by the LA County Parks and Recreation Department. ed. Johnson to oversee nation’s largest public golf course system with 20 golf courses “I’m excited to share I’ve joined Los Angeles County Parks to serve as their Golf Director. The welcoming I’ve received from LA County Parks leadership, the golf department team, colleagues, course operators and partners has been inspiring as I begin to embrace this robust golf system—as broad and diverse as its patrons and neighbors. This transition is a profound one for me, and wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for my roots—from growing… Read More »

Chase Johnson wins Cisco APGA Black History Month Classic

February 20, 2025Greg Ball0

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (February 20, 2025) – Chase Johnson carded a 2-under-par 68 under cold and challenging conditions Wednesday in the final round of the Cisco APGA Black History Month Classic, rolling to a one-stroke victory in the second tournament of the 2025 Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour season. Johnson shot 67-68—-135 (-5) in the 36-hole tournament to edge Marcus Byrd by one stroke at TPC Sawgrass Dye’s Valley Course. Johnson came out on top of the 54-player field in the $25,000 tournament played Tuesday and Wednesday, taking home the $7,500 winner’s check. Johnson, a West Palm Beach… Read More »

Asian Golfers Shine at the 2025 WM Phoenix Open with Stellar Performances”

February 9, 2025Herschel Caldwell0

This week, several Asian and Hispanic players made the “cut,” showcasing their skills on this challenging course. Noticeably absent were any African American players this year’s tournament field. The WM Phoenix Open, often called “The Greatest Show on Grass,” is known for its massive fan base, world-class course conditions, and carnival-like atmosphere. The event features the famous par-3 16th hole, transformed into a stadium-like setting with grandstands that can accommodate thousands of enthusiastic fans. This unique environment makes it one of the most attended events in golf, drawing in crowds that exceed half a million over the tournament week. Among… Read More »

Honoring Legacy and Achievement: African American Golfers Hall of Fame Welcomes New Inductees in 2025

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025Herschel Caldwell0

Thank you, Malachi and Essie Knowles, for your shoulders on which we stand. The African American Golfers Hall of Fame (AAGHOF) is a prestigious institution dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of African American golfers to the sport. Founded by Malachi and Essie Knowles, the Hall of Fame is a testament to the rich history and achievements of African American golfers and others who have achieved high success in golf. Malachi Knowles, a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in golf, and his wife Essie established the AAGHOF in 2004. Their vision was to create an organization that honors… Read More »

Avocates Professional Golf Association (APGA Tour)Names Solomon Hughes Chief Operating Officer

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Greg Ball0

Golf Industry Veteran to Lead the Organization’s Growth, Alongside APGA Co-Founder and Board Chairman Ken Bentley LOS ANGELES (January 23, 2025) – Officials from the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African American and other diverse golfers to excel in professional golf, announced today that golf industry veteran Solomon Hughes has been hired as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Hughes joins the APGA from Intersport, where he served as Director of Marketing and Development. During his tenure, the Ohio native was responsible for the growth and success of THE JOHN SHIPPEN, a pre-eminent black… Read More »

Eighteen Minority Professional Golfers Set for 2025 APGA Tour Farmers Insurance® Invitational at Torrey Pines

January 23, 2025Greg Ball0

If you live near Southern California, treat yourself to a weekend of great golf by watching these APGA Players of color compete on one of the greatest venues on the PGA Tour. ed. Sixth-annual event set for Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26 at Torrey Pines Golf Course; Invitational will take place in conjunction with the PGA TOUR’s Farmers Insurance Open® and air on Golf Channel Media Contacts APGA Tour and Farmers Insurance Greg Ball BZA Gregb@bzapr.com Officials from the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African American and other diverse golfers to… Read More »