Beyond the Leaderboard: LIV Golf opens doors for next generation
LIV Golf is taking its global tour to the South bringing back big names and band competition However this weekend in Dallas the focus is about more than the meeting itself While big names like Bryson DeChambeau may grab headlines the league tells FOX they re just as invested in who s getting a chance to belong in the sport Through LIV Golf s Prospective Unleashed students stretched out across the DFW area took part in a day of inspiration and fun through the league s working partnerships with local school districts and charities The idea behind it all To increase opportunities for mentoring employment and training young athletes in the event of golf EVERYTHING TO KNOW FOR LIV GOLF DALLAS It s allowing them to bring diversity to the tournament to teach the challenge to communities that may not have had the opportunity to do that But also to show the world that it's not just about a sport and somebody being a winner but there are a lot of life lessons to be involved when you're playing golf or learning something new explained Tracey Hardwick Executive Director of Together We Thrive On Wednesday the kids also took part in golf lessons from the pros themselves opening doors to the leaderboard I think trying to break several of those walls and get golf to everyone is really key Not only for the improvement of the meeting but for this group here to have a sport that they can go play and learn announced Cameron Tringale a LIV Golf athlete with HyFlyers GC BRYSON DECHAMBEAU ADMIRED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP S GOLF CONTEST However when it comes to the tournament LIV Golf and FOX Sports Broadcaster Jerry Foltz says the strength is different It's easy to say this is not your grandfather s golf tournament There's world-class golf at the highest level But there's a relaxed atmosphere for the fans who are here Foltz commented LIV GOLF STAR TAKES SWIPE AT SAN FRANCISCO S LEADERSHIPThat practices all shows up in the merch specially catered to match the location of each individual tournament while highlighting the unique layers to club play You know it's a squad following but it also has a contestant following and it's a design following stated Senior Retail Operations Manager with LIV Golf Andre Williams But it s not just about what fans wear it s who they re here to see and the people who keep the competition sharp like Ben Giunta otherwise known as the club clinician A degree or two off Giunta makes it right and is ready for the championship A sportsman comes in with selected uncertainty They walk out with a little bit more confidence in what they're genuinely using so they can go out and perform Giunta explained