Former Stanford star Andrea Lee wins  her first LPGA Tour victory , the  Amazingcre Portland Classic

Asian women continue to dominate the LPGA Tour as we’ve stated in prior articles. Asian women continue to dominate the LPGA Tour as we’ve stated in prior articles. The floodgates of Asian dominance began long before Andrea Lee was born. However, she stands on the very broad shoulders. Seri Park, Michelle Wie West, Grace Park. Asian stars of the past but not forgotten by the great number of top tier Asian women now playing and winning on the LPGA Tour. The trend toward Asian interest in golf began as all of Asia emerged from years of war. WWII, the Korean… Read More »

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Joaquin Niemann signed with LIV Golf.

A native of Santiago, Chili, Niemann was a regular fixture on PGA Tour leader boards and in February 2022 won the greatest event of his life taking the Genesis Championship trophy, at the premier event hosted by his mentor and idol, Tiger Woods. According to CBS/Golf, the 23-year-old Niemann was “firmly on the fence leading up to this decision (to move to LIV).” Niemann participated in the PGA Tour players-only meeting the week of the BMW Championship and before the event played practice rounds with Rory McIlroy where the two spent time discussing Niemann’s future. However, Niemann ultimately decided to… Read More »

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Harold Varner III signed with LIV GOLF

  Varner took to Instagram and spoke about why he was joining LIV. “The truth is, my life is changing,” he wrote. “The opportunity to join LIV Golf is simply too good of a financial breakthrough for me to pass by. I know what it means to grow up without much. This money is going to ensure that my kid and future Varners will have a solid base to start on – and a life I could have only dreamt about growing up.” Varner has earned $313,000 for finishing 31st & 26th respectively in the two LIV events he’s played…. Read More »

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Recently, Avis Brown-Riley also became the first African-American to qualify and play in the U.S. Women’s Senior Open.

As Brown-Riley arrives at the next level in her storied career, she is proving that you can definitely get a second chance to make a first impression. Brown-Riley has been playing golf since the age of seven. She won the 1974 Junior World Championship (at Presidio Hills) when she was only ten years of age. Brown-Riley went on to rack up many more tournament wins during her formative years, which had her looking forward to Q school and a groundbreaking career as a touring LPGA professional golfer.

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How to win a PGA Tournament without Coming in First Place, Theegala finishes in the third spot at the WM Phoenix Open

  From his first shot on Thursday through his final putt on Sunday afternoon, young rookie Sahith Theegala—playing on a sponsor’s exemption in last week’s Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale—demonstrated his worthiness to be on the big stage with some of the world’s best golfers. No “newbie” to high-level, competitive golf, Theegala brings a storied and successful amateur career to the professional ranks.  A three-time NCAA All-American at Pepperdine University, including numerous amateur wins, Theegala became only the fifth person ever to win the Haskins Award, the Ben Hogan Award, and the Jack Nicklaus Award in the same… Read More »

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Abraham Ancer, Mexican/American PGA Tour Professional at the WM Phoenix Open

TPC Scottsdale, again, hosts the Waste Management Phoenix Open PGA golf tournament. Minority Golf Magazine caught up with Abraham Ancer for a few minutes after his ProAm on Wednesday, February 9th.MG: “Thank you for taking a few minutes to talk with me. Tell me what you like about TPC.”ANCER: “I enjoy playing here. The course is always in excellent condition. It suits my golf game. (I believe that) I have an excellent chance of doing well this week.”MG: “Do you prefer courses in Texas instead of the courses in the East or the West (parts of the country)?”ANCER: “(I have)… Read More »

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Genesis Open’s Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption – Aaron Beverly

“The Sifford family is tremendously honored for the recognition of our father’s accomplishments by the Tiger Woods Foundation and the Genesis Open,” Charles Sifford, Jr., said. “We are most certain he would beam with pride and gratitude for this momentous honor of the diversity exemption in his name. It (the renaming) is really special coming from Tiger, knowing the bond that developed between him and my father.” The 2022 Charlie Sifford exemption is Aaron Beverly. as the recipient of the Charlie Sifford. Beverly will join the 120-player field at The Riviera Country Club February 17-20. Awarded annually since 2009, the… Read More »

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Broadcast team, sponsor exemption announced for the APGA (Advocates Professional Golf Association) Tour Farmers Insurance® Invitational on GOLF Channel

joelschuchmann@pgatourhq.com Diverse team features Damon Hack (play-by-play), Notah Begay III (analyst), Doug Smith, Jacques Slade (on-course reporters) PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA – The PGA TOUR and GOLF Channel announced today that a diverse talent ensemble of Damon Hack, Notah Begay III, Doug Smith and Jacques Slade will call the final round of the Advocates Pro Golf Association Tour (APGA) Farmers Insurance Invitational this Sunday, January 30 at 5 p.m. ET. The live broadcast on GOLF Channel marks the first-ever televised APGA tournament. Additionally, it was announced that the winner of the APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Invitational will earn a spot… Read More »

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Wilson Signs Quade Cummins, Mulbe Dillard IV to Its Golf Advisory Staff

Greg Ball, Senior Account Executive BZA Public Relations (BZA) Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Announced professional golfers Quade Cummins and Mulbe Dillard IV have joined its Golf Advisory Staff. Both players recently turned professional following standout collegiate golf careers. “We are thrilled to have Quade and Mulbe join the Wilson team,” says Tim Clarke, General Manager, Wilson Golf. “Both players had outstanding collegiate careers and we look forward to partnering with them as they begin this next chapter at the professional level. Mulbe and Quade have already shown us their dedication to the sport and will be excellent Wilson ambassadors.” Cummins,… Read More »

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