LeBron James Family Foundation, PGA TOUR announce new partnership at Firestone Country Club in Akron
- On Tuesday, LeBron James and the PGA Tour announced the LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational, a two-day tournament scheduled for July 6–7, 2027, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
- Returning to Firestone, the tournament revives professional golf at the course where the PGA Tour concluded a 72-year run this year, aligning with James' recent launch of a YouTube Golf channel.
- Connecting youth with aspiring professionals, the tournament pairs I Promise students with APGA golfers to create community opportunities. "Golf has become a passion of mine," James said in a statement.
- PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp stated the organization believes golf can "create opportunity, change lives and bring communities together," while Michele Campbell of the LeBron James Family Foundation emphasized supporting diverse golfers.
- James, signed to a two-year deal with the Sixers, balances immediate championship aspirations with preparations for life after basketball, setting the stage for a full-time golf commitment after retirement.
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The alliance between the LeBron James Foundation and the PGA Tour seeks to democratize golf and boost community development in Ohio since 2027.
'Golf Has Become a Passion': Lebron James Launches Major PGA Tour Event as His Post-NBA Future Takes Shape
LeBron James will front a new PGA Tour event at Firestone Country Club in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, as part of a partnership that links his foundation's work with professional golf. The inaugural LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational is scheduled for 6 and 7 July 2027 on Firestone's South Course. The two-day event will bring together professional and amateur competition with youth programmes and mentorship aimed at opening up pathways i…
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LeBron James and the PGA Tour to stage a two-day event at Firestone geared toward youth
LeBron James' passion for golf now includes a partnership with the PGA Tour. They will host a two-day tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, next summer.
NBA star LeBron James is partnering with the PGA Tour to host a new golf tournament in his hometown of Akron. This project aims to support underprivileged golf prospects and contribute to the local community, with James's deep interest in golf leading to official investment and the hosting of the event.
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thesportsleader.comLeBron James partners with PGA Tour on hometown event
LeBron James and the PGA Tour are teaming up to bring an event to his hometown of Akron, Ohio, aimed at introducing young people to the game and providing a boost to others who hope to become pro golfers. The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational will be held July 6-7, 2027, at the South Course
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