The tour, called Underrated, announced the launch citing its commitment to balancing participation in the sport “to truly reflect our society.”
NBA athlete Steph Curry tees off from the fourth hole during the final round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe South golf course on July 11, 2020 in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The professional basketball player is launching his own golf tour, aimed at providing access and opportunity to underrepresented student-athletes. , announced the launch citing its commitment to balancing participation in the sport "to truly reflect our society.
The company said it launched with a mission to increase the participation number among competitive golfers from diverse communities and have them play with their peers who currently represent the majority of today’s golfers. The tour will work to identify talented young golfers whose passion and potential deserve attention. The best 24 boys and girls on the tour will earn 24 spots to compete for the Curry Cup as part of its season-ending championship.David Ksieniewicz of Okatie, South Carolina, was golfing with his family on March 5 when he found himself in quite the predicament: His shot landed perfectly on the back of a nearby alligator.