Monday, September 22, 2025

Minority Golf Magazine Feature Articles

The 2025 Golf Season: A Breakthrough Year for Asian Women Professional Golfers.

 “In addition to individual achievements, the 2025 season has been notable for the increased visibility and support for women’s golf in Asia.” The 2025 golf season has been a remarkable year for Asian women professional golfers, showcasing their talent, resilience, and growing influence in the world of golf. With a series of impressive performances and groundbreaking achievements, these athletes have not only captivated fans but also inspired a new generation of golfers across Asia and beyond. One of the most significant highlights of the 2025 season has been the continued dominance of South Korean golfers on the LPGA Tour. South… Read More »

Industry News & Reviews

Golf Participation: Growing & Diversifying with People of Color-NGF

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 »

PGA of America Golf Professional and Past President Derek Sprague Named PGA of America Chief Executive Officer

  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 »

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