Great news for those who missed the chance to catch “Why Not Us: Howard Golf,” the television series that delves into the lives of Howard University‘s coaches and student-athletes. They’re on a journey through the ups and downs of a young Division I golf program, with a mission to bring national awareness and diversity to the world of golf. But fear not if you missed it the first time, because there’s a second chance! ESPN2 will be airing a marathon of all 8 episodes today, on September 6, starting at 7 PM.
Produced by Andscape, FILM 45, and ESPN+ Originals, “Why Not Us” has been making waves. Brian Lockhart, Vice President of Original Content, expressed how truly inspiring it is to witness the Howard University golf team and Stephen Curry turning their vision into reality.
Lockhart remarked, “As we continue to shine a light on HBCU culture through the ‘Why Not Us’ series, we’re inspired by the student-athletes, coaches, and administrators who dare to forge their own new legacies while embracing and celebrating the history of their institutions. The story of Howard Golf is particularly interesting, not only for the tremendous, immediate success of the program, but the way in which Coach Puryear, his student-athletes, and Steph Curry show us what is possible when you truly believe in a common vision and put in the work to get there.”
Remarkably, the golf program at Howard University had been dormant for nearly half a century until Stephen Curry stepped in to revive it in 2021, reintroducing both men’s and women’s golf. The outcomes have exceeded expectations.
Kendall Jackson, a junior majoring in sports management with a minor in economics hailing from Houston, Texas, is a member of the women’s golf team. She shared her motivation for choosing Howard, highlighting the opportunity to make history.
“I chose to play golf at Howard because I knew I had an opportunity to make history. My first year was the inaugural season of the women’s team. Also growing up in predominantly white spaces, the opportunity to attend the most prestigious HBCU and be surrounded by so many driven, passionate, and elite people of color, on top of having a chance to meet NBA superstar, Stephen Curry, the opportunity was too good to pass up,” she said.
So, if you missed this inspiring journey the first time around, make sure to tune in for the marathon on ESPN2 today and witness the remarkable story of Howard University’s golf program.
