Steph Curry to receive Charlie Sifford Award at World Golf Hall of Fame's Pinehurst debut
Steph Curry has piled up a number of awards through his feats on the basketball court, but his stockpile of golf trophies is catching up due to the hard work he has put into growing the sport.
The World Golf Hall of Fame announced Tuesday it will honor Curry with the Charlie Sifford Award at its induction ceremony next June. The award honors recipients for their spirit in advancing diversity in golf.
The ceremony will be the first after the hall officially opens its doors at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club.
Padraig Harrington, Tom Weiskopf, Sandra Palmer, Johnny Farrell and Beverly Hanson will join the remaining seven of the 13 LPGA Founders in the World Golf Hall of Fame's Class of 2024.
“I’m incredibly honored to be chosen as the recipient of this year’s Charlie Sifford Award and am grateful to the World Golf Hall of Fame for the recognition in this sport that I am so passionate about,” Curry said. “I believe that we have the opportunity to grow the game of golf by providing equity, access and opportunity to young golfers who have that same passion, dedication and determination as so many of us out on the green.”
Curry’s advocacy through the PGA Tour and the guarantee he issued in 2019 to fully fund men’s and women’s golf at Howard University for six years have led to a number of honors, including being named the 2023 recipient of the Ambassador of Golf Award.
According to the National Golf Foundation, only 16% of all golfers are black or Latino.
“Steph Curry has shown passion and a commitment to giving more opportunities to young people who do not have access to the game of golf,” said Greg McLaughlin, the CEO of the World Golf Hall of Fame. “Steph’s dedication in advancing diversity in golf epitomizes the groundbreaking work demonstrated by Charlie Sifford. The World Golf Hall of Fame in partnership with Southern Company is committed to ensuring his legacy endures for future generations by recognizing others – like Steph – who are devoted to making golf an environment for all."
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