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Tommy Fleetwood Plays Match With Youth Ahead Of St. Jude Championship

Tommy Fleetwood plays in match with Cam Boozer and Memphis-area First Tee youth ahead of St. Jude Championship, the PGA Tour's first round of playoffs.

Tommy Fleetwood Plays Match With Youth Ahead Of St. Jude Championship

Ahead of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, a unique gathering took place at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Tommy Fleetwood, the FedEx Cup Champion, joined Cam Boozer, a rookie for the Memphis Grizzlies, along with youth participants from the First Tee organization for a series of golf challenges. The event, hosted by ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, aimed to teach precision, accuracy, and consistency to the young golfers.

Fleetwood and Boozer, both professional athletes, spent time coaching the First Tee youth, giving them a chance to learn from elite level sportsmen. The organization First Tee, which develops strength of character in kids through golf, was a key part of the event. As the day concluded, FedEx announced a $1 Million donation to support youth golf and young players in Memphis.

This event occurred as Fleetwood prepared for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first round of the PGA Tour Playoffs.

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