Celebrating Inclusivity and Talent on the Prestigious Greens of Colorado Springs.   Across the decades, the U.S. Senior Open has welcomed trailblazing golfers of color who have left indelible marks on the championship’s storied tapestry. Roberto de Vincenzo, the legendary Argentine who claimed 229 professional victories worldwide, captured the very first title at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York. Spanish maestro Miguel Angel Jimenez twice finished as runner-up, in 2016 and 2018, while luminaries such as Charlie Sifford, Jim Thorpe, Calvin Peete, and others have further enriched the event’s tradition of diversity, underscoring the breadth of talent showcased… Read More »

The face of golf may have changed more in the past five years than the previous 50. This article written in it’s entirety by the National Golf Foundation which Minority Golf Magazine is a member. Golf’s latest participation numbers reveal unprecedented diversity in the game. Year-end data for 2024 shows that more than one-quarter of green-grass golfers in the U.S. are women and girls or People of Color, two distinct but overlapping segments that have historically been underrepresented in the sport. Among the 28.1 million Americans who played golf on a course in 2024 (the most since 2008), 28% were… Read More »

  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 »