LeBron James, PGA Tour partner on event focused on community

Key Points:

• NBA star LeBron James and the PGA Tour will launch the LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational golf event in Akron, Ohio, starting in 2027 at Firestone Country Club, featuring amateurs and pros from the Pathway to Progression Pro-Bound Five program.
• The two-day event will include mentorship programs connecting students from James' I Promise program with professional golfers, aiming to introduce youth to golf and create opportunities in the sport.
• LeBron James emphasized golf as a passion and a tool for opening doors for inner-city kids, hoping to make the game accessible to young people in Akron regardless of financial barriers.
• Firestone Country Club has a rich golf history, having hosted major PGA events and champions like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods; this new event will maintain the PGA Tour's presence in Akron after the Senior Players Championship moves to California.
• The partnership reflects a shared vision between James' foundation and the PGA Tour to support diverse athletes and invest in the Akron community through golf and educational programs.