As the Masters Tournament runs its course this week, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the paths of current top contenders, as well as the transformative impact of Steph Curry’s UNDERRATED Golf Tour on junior golf, reshaping the landscape of future Masters Tournaments by empowering student-athletes.
In Rock Hill, SC, just a short distance from Augusta, Jordan Williams, an Underrated Tour golfer, is making history as the first African American in York County to earn a full-ride athletic scholarship in golf. He caught the attention of coaches from Southern University, an HBCU in Louisiana, through his participation in the tour. Other tour participants are also making strides toward collegiate golf careers, including a current Howard University golfer, a future Utah Tech golf player, a University of Houston golfer, and more.
Steph Curry’s UNDERRATED Golf Tour has been pivotal in spotlighting underrepresented junior golfers and attracting top athletes globally, such as Gareth Bale, Lydia Ko, and Mariah Stackhouse. The tour provides access to the game for young golfers who may not have had it before, along with invaluable opportunities and benefits.
While this year’s Masters contenders hail from diverse backgrounds, they all share a common thread: a commitment to the sport from their junior years. The 96 underrepresented junior athletes participating in Steph Curry’s UNDERRATED Golf Tour embody that same passion to excel in golf. This year’s tour will commence at the Old Barnwell Golf Course in Aiken, SC, from June 21 to June 23, right in Augusta’s vicinity.
Would you be interested in interviewing Jordan Williams about his journey in junior golf and the importance of nurturing underrepresented talent at the grassroots level for a more diverse presence in professional golf? Steph Curry’s UNDERRATED Golf Tour is poised to shape future Masters contenders, with players from varied backgrounds vying for the prestigious green jacket.
