Category: Industry News & Reviews

  The PGA of America today announced Derek Sprague, a PGA of America Golf Professional and Past President of the Association, as Chief Executive Officer. Sprague is the first person to serve the Association as a Past President and CEO. He served as the 39th President from 2014-2016. Sprague succeeds Seth Waugh, CEO from August 2018 to June 2024. A PGA of America Member since 1993, Sprague has served as the General Manager of TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida since January 2018. He previously was the Managing Director of Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey… Read More »

USGA Delivers on Inclusion and Sustainability Efforts in 2024 Media Contact: Kimberly Miller USGA Communications kmiller@usga.org LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 19, 2024) – As 2024 draws to a close, the United States Golf Association (USGA) celebrates advancements made by the USGA Green Section and U.S. National Development Program as well as organizational investments in national junior golf programs and career development that helped propel golf forward. Capitalizing on the incredible growth and momentum the game is experiencing and an appetite for innovation across the industry, the USGA proactively addressed issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability,… Read More »

R. Shawn Summerville is a passionate African American entrepreneur and the creative force behind EbonyGreens.com, a distinctive golf apparel company that merges style, comfort, and cultural flair. Founded with the vision of bringing diversity and inclusivity to the golf world, ebonygreens.com offers a unique range of golf apparel that caters to men and women. Summerville’s deep appreciation for the sport and commitment to celebrating African American culture is evident in the vibrant designs and high-quality materials used in each piece of clothing. Ed. R. Shawn Summerville, the founder himself, best tells the story: Meet R. Shawn Summerville, a visionary corporate… Read More »

Fred Perpall to serve final year as USGA president; Kevin Hammer nominated as president-elect Dianne Dixon and Jim Gorrie nominated to join committee LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Nov. 25, 2024) – The USGA Nominating Committee has released its 2025 Executive Committee slate, which is again led by Fred Perpall of Dallas, Texas, who will be serving his final year as USGA president. Kevin Hammer of Boynton Beach, Fla., who will serve his second three-year term on the Executive Committee, has been nominated as president-elect. In addition, Dianne Dixon of Saint Johns, Fla., and Jim Gorrie of Birmingham, Ala., have each been… Read More »

    Story from USGA Media Communications. Contact: Janeen Driscoll  USGA Communications 910-690-9711 jdriscoll@usga.org Recently, the United States Golf Association (USGA) officially opened Golf House Pinehurst, its seven-acre campus located footsteps from the Pinehurst Resort & Country Club main clubhouse. The new location includes the organization’s equipment-testing and research facility, the visitor-friendly USGA Experience, an outdoor educational landscape feature and the recently relocated World Golf Hall of Fame, as well as administrative offices. “When I joined the USGA, I shared with our internal teammates that while the USGA will always celebrate history, we’re not going to be afraid to make some…. Read More »

Entire content of this article provided by PGA of America. ed. FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 26, 2024) – Ira Molayo was introduced to golf at seven by his mother at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, Texas. Today, 40 years later, he is a PGA of America Golf Professional, Director of Golf at Cedar Crest and the newly elected Vice President of the Northern Texas PGA Section (NTPGA). He’s the first Black PGA of America Golf Professional to serve as an Officer (Secretary, Vice President, President) for the NTPGA. He’s in line to become President in 2026. His focus on and… Read More »

  African-American golfers Hall of Fame & African-American collegiate and Youth golfers Hall of Fame celebration and Youth golfers Hall of Fame celebration. P.O.Box 10572, Riviera Beach, FL 33419 Tel: 561-844-8774 Fax 561-284-6492 The 2024 Hall of Fame Class.   Riviera Beach, FL. January 19. 20. 24.-The 20th Annual African American Golf Hall of Fame Leadership Conference Golf Skills Camp. And Tournament Reception, Awards Dinner Celebration, Auction, and 14th African American Collegiate and Youth Golfers Hall of Fame. Hosted by Inner City Youth Golfers Incorporated. Will be held in Palm Beach County, Florida during the period May 23-27, 2024. The… Read More »