{
  "id": 3311375,
  "title": "LeBron James and the PGA Tour to stage a two-day event at Firestone geared toward youth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/lebron-james-and-the-pga-tour-to-stage-a-two-day-event-at-firestone-3311375",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T16:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/lebron-james-pga-tour-firestone-akron-794c7ed80bd0cd48cb38108daac748e3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LeBron James, the renowned Los Angeles Lakers basketball player, is expanding his love for golf by partnering with the PGA Tour. This collaboration will see a two-day tournament known as the LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational, held at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, next summer. The event aims to engage young individuals through mentorship, connecting students from James' \"I Promise\" program with talented players who have progressed through the PGA Tour's Pathway to Progression Pro-Bound Five.\n\nThe \"I Promise\" program, established by James, supports Akron-area students and their families by offering resources and assistance to help them succeed academically and beyond. In his statement, James expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating that golf can provide opportunities that many young people are unaware of. He mentioned that the event would introduce the \"I Promise\" students and others to golf at an early age, while also supporting those striving to make a career in the sport. The APGA Tour, which began in 2010, has focused on promoting the sport among minority players, particularly Black golfers.",
  "summary": "ATLANTA (AP) — LeBron James’ growing passion for golf now includes a partnership with the PGA Tour announced Tuesday that will bring a two-day tournament to Firestone Country Club in his…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "LeBron James and the PGA Tour to stage a two-day event at Firestone geared toward youth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/lebron-james-and-the-pga-tour-to-stage-a-two-day-event-at-firestone",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:40:05.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}