LeBron James and the PGA Tour to stage a two-day event at Firestone geared toward youth
Summary
LeBron James and the PGA Tour will hold a two-day golf event next summer at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, to connect young people with professional golf opportunities. The tournament aims to introduce students from LeBron’s “I Promise” program to golf and support minority players through the APGA Tour.Key Facts
- The event is called the LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational and will happen July 6-7 on Firestone’s South course.
- Firestone recently ended its 72-year history hosting PGA Tour events.
- The tournament will link students from the “I Promise” program with players from the PGA Tour’s Pathway to Progression Pro-Bound Five and the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA).
- LeBron James has a growing interest in golf and recently started a golf YouTube channel.
- The “I Promise” program helps students and families in Akron with education and support.
- The APGA Tour began in 2010 to support minority golfers, especially Black players.
- PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp highlighted that this partnership promotes golf’s ability to create opportunities and bring communities together.
- Michele Campbell, executive director for LeBron’s foundation, said the event will expose more youth in Akron to golf and support diverse athletes.
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