Celebrating Excellence: Hispanic and Mexican Female Golfers on the LPGA Tour

Womens Professional golf has seen a remarkable evolution, with players from diverse backgrounds making their mark on it. Professional golf has seen a remarkable evolution, with players from diverse backgrounds making their mark on it. Among these trailblazers are Hispanic and Mexican female golfers who have showcased their exceptional talent and inspired future generations. From pioneers who broke barriers to contemporary stars who continue to shine, these athletes have indelibly impacted the LPGA Tour. Nancy Lopez was among the earliest Hispanic golfers to significantly impact the LPGA Tour. Born in Torrance, California, to Mexican-American parents, Lopez began her incredible professional… Read More »

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Trailblazers on the Green: Celebrating Black Women Who Shaped the World of Golf

The journey continues with the emergence of the following organizations that are doing great work and deserving of our support: LaJean W. Gould,  womeningolffoundation.org  Black Women in Golf, greensladiesgolfclub.com Black Girls Golf, blackgirlsgolf.net, Diamonds On The Greens, LLC, diamondsonthegreen.com LEGS® – The Ladies Executive Golf Society, ladiesexecutivegolfsociety.com  The United States Golf Association USGA.org  Ladies Professional Golf Association LPGA.com The world of women’s professional golf has witnessed a growing number of Black women who have made significant contributions to the sport, both in the past and present. These trailblazers have excelled on the course and paved the way for all future… Read More »

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African American Golf in Asheville, North Carolina

Minority Golf Magazine presents the first of a series of articles on golf courses around the country where minorities played and developed their games. We begin with an overview of several that we will detail in coming issues and we highlight the Skyview Golf Tournament in Asheville, NC, The Ashville Municiple Golf Course. The winner of the pro division last year was Phil Nichols, Mr. Gardenhight told MGM that 2018 was the lowest turnout in many years but he at 83 years young is encouraged and looking forward to a resurgence of participants and sponsors in 2019. Interested amateurs and… Read More »

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After 20 years since Tiger Woods turned pro, why aren’t there more minorities on the PGA Tour?

The editors of Minority Golf Magazine are currently preparing a series of articles attempting to bring an understandable answer to the question why Charlie Sifford’s legacy and the rise of Tiger Woods’ dominance of American golf has not resulted in more African American males on the PGA Tour.  With the presence and great play from many of today’s young professionals, we thought it noteworthy to revisit an old interview with Tiger Woods dating back over ten years. At the time names like Dustin Johnson, Ricky Fowler, Adam Scott, Jason Day, Rory McElroy, Jordan Spieth, and Bubba Watson were still playing… Read More »

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