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LeBron James and PGA Tour announce youth-focused tournament at Firestone Country Club
The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational will debut in July 2027 in Akron, Ohio, pairing local students with aspiring professional golfers.
The short version
- LeBron James's foundation and the PGA Tour have partnered to launch the LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational in July 2027.
- The two-day event at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, will combine golf with mentorship for students from James's "I Promise" program.
- The tournament will feature players from the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour and the PGA Tour's Pathway to Progression initiative.
Key facts
- The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational is scheduled for July 6-7 on the South course at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.[Associated Press]
- The tournament will pair students from James's "I Promise" program with golfers advancing through the PGA Tour's Pathway to Progression Pro-Bound Five initiative.[Associated Press]
- The event restores a PGA Tour connection to Firestone Country Club, which recently ended a 72-year streak of hosting tour events.[Associated Press]
- The APGA Tour was established in 2010 to foster opportunities for minority players, specifically Black golfers.[Associated Press]