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Coverage dated August 25, 2026 to August 26, 2026

LeBron James and the PGA Tour to stage a two-day event at Firestone geared toward youth

Headline from WHEC Rochester

LeBron James' passion for golf now includes a partnership with the PGA Tour. They will host a two-day tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, next summer. The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational is set for July 6-7. It aims to connect youth with aspiring professionals.

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  1. Newsweek

    LeBron James Hosting Charity Golf Event in Akron (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    LeBron James is partnering with the PGA Tour to bring the sport of golf to James' hometown of Akron, Ohio in July 2027.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    LeBron James, PGA Tour partner for golf invitational in Akron (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The PGA Tour and LeBron James have partnered to launch the inaugural LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational next summer.

  3. The Oregonian

    LeBron James, PGA Tour partner to launch new golf event (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The PGA Tour and LeBron James have partnered to launch the inaugural LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational next summer.

  4. WHEC Rochester

    LeBron James and the PGA Tour to stage a two-day event at Firestone geared toward youth (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    LeBron James' passion for golf now includes a partnership with the PGA Tour. They will host a two-day tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, next summer. The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational is set for July 6-7. It aims to connect youth with aspiring professionals.

  5. FOX 8 Cleveland

    LeBron James teams up with PGA Tour for new Akron invitational aimed at getting kids into golf (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    Akron's own LeBron James has made no secret of his love for golf -- he and the 2016 Cavaliers champions were recently spotted in Scotland for a 10-year-reunion weekend, and he even launched a golf channel on YouTube.

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