Steph Curry's Golf Tour Inspires Young Diversity

Steph Curry's Underrated Golf Tour made a notable stop in Scottsdale, Arizona, from July 14-15 at Troon North. The tour, established in 2021 by the NBA star, centers on three core pillars: equity, access, and opportunity, aiming to boost participation among diverse golfers aged 12-18.

Arizona's own Ashley Shaw, a standout teen golfer and future Georgia Bulldogs player, showcased her skills, tying for first after a 3-under 68 and ultimately finishing fifth. She highlighted the tour's focus on relationship building, stating, "It's not really about the golf." This sentiment was echoed by Kaitlyn Moreland, a Washington State commit, who praised the tour's emphasis on values like integrity and honesty.

Will Lowery, a tour ambassador, shared that Underrated Golf began as a kitchen-table idea to impact the community through golf. He pointed out the stark underrepresentation of people of color in competitive junior golf, with numbers dropping significantly compared to the general golfing population. The tour actively works to open doors for these aspiring young athletes.

The Scottsdale event saw Evan Pena-Colon win the boys' division and Layla Phillips take the girls' division. The tour's commitment to developing skills and character extends beyond the green, with ambassadors like Lowery proud of seeing participants mature and apply lifelong lessons. The next tour stop was scheduled for July 21-23 in Galloway, New Jersey.