Launched in 2003 by NBA player Stephen Curry, Underrated Golf is an inspiring lifestyle brand with a mission to empower underrated and underrepresented individuals all over the world. UNDERRATED stands for a representation of every overlooked, 3-star individual in the world. The Underrated golf, junior golf tour is designed to provide equity, access and opportunity to underrepresented youth across the country.
Sponsors who work with the organizations share their comments below:
2K Foundations
“All of us at 2K are excited to partner with Steph Curry and UNDERRATED Golf. Both 2K Foundations & UNDERRATED Golf align in providing access and opportunities to the underserved and underdeveloped through sports and educational opportunities. We can’t think of a better partnership and look forward to exploring more!” – Billy Inglis, VP of Partnerships and Licensing, 2K Foundations
“Callaway is proud to partner with Stephen Curry on outstanding initiatives that make golf more inviting and inclusive. Through this relationship, we are working with Stephen on supporting tremendous programs like The Eat, Learn, Play Foundation, the men’s and women’s Howard University Golf Teams, and the Underrated Golf Tour, which are helping change people‘s lives for the better. We are delighted that this years’ Underrated Tour winners will join our Callaway Next Program, which supports the top emerging talent in the game as they follow their dreams of making it on the Professional Tours.” – Nick McInally, VP of Global Marketing, Callaway Golf
CDW
“Much like CDW, Underrated Golf understands the unlimited possibilities that technology can unlock. We believe working with this organization can help to amplify CDW’s aspiration to achieve equity by closing the digital divide that persists in traditionally underserved communities.” – Aletha Noonan, Senior Vice President of Product and Partner Management, CDW
“Partnering with Stephen Curry and UNDERRATED is a natural fit for Cisco as we work to carry out our corporate purpose to power a more inclusive future. Our work together represents a shared commitment to accelerate diversity, increase equitable access to opportunity and use golf as a platform to support young people both on and off the course.” – Brian Eaton, Director of Global Sponsorships, Cisco
Curry Brand
“Under Armour and Curry Brand are proud to support Stephen’s endeavor to create opportunities for young athletes through UNDERRATED Golf. Providing equity, access, and opportunities for athletes in underrepresented communities is the driving force behind both Curry Brand and UNDERRATED Golf. We look forward to growing the game with Stephen and helping to shape the next generation of golfers.” – Ryan Drew, VP of Curry Brand and Special Teams, Under Armour
“Like Google, Stephen and the Underrated team are committed to creating a space where everyone can belong, regardless of their background, and building an experience that is accessible for everyone. We are proud to once again partner with Stephen and support the Underrated Golf Tour as they set out to advance access and equity for diverse communities through the game of golf.” – Attica Jaques, Global Head of Brand Marketing, Consumer Apps, Google
United Airlines
“United commends Steph Curry’s for creating the UG Tournament to help diversify the game of golf and provide a spotlight on young talent from communities that the game has often overlooked. By showing our support for these young golfers in our partnership with Underrated Golf we aim to make golf more accessible so that more young people can follow their dreams and learn important life skills that come from learning and playing the sport.” – Janet Lamkin, SVP of Market and Community Innovation, United
Wiz Kid Learning“After the final awards ceremony, Stephen Curry took the time to encourage and chat with golfers while playing video games in the TPC Harding Golf Club House – making sure to personally connect with every player on the tour. His and UNDERRATED Golf’s commitment to providing black/minority youth golfers with a pathway to develop their skills and pursue opportunities to play golf at the highest level is truly unparalleled. The program’s goal to make golf more equitable and diverse really resonates with Wiz Kid Learning’s mission to provide children, regardless of their background, opportunities to succeed through developing their STEM and future-focused skills.” – Kyla Bolden, CEO & Founder, Wiz Kid Learning
Learn more about Underrated Golf visit https://www.stayunderrated.com/tour-golf
