LeBron James, PGA Tour Partner for LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational in 2027

LeBron James is partnering with the PGA Tour for a new golf event.

The Philadelphia 76ers star and the PGA Tour are set to host the LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational at Firestone Country Club in July 2027, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The competition aims to spotlight underrepresented aspiring professional golfers, with proceeds benefitting the Akron community.

The event will also include mentorship programs to connect students in the LeBron James Family Foundation's I Promise program with pro golfers.

"Golf has become a passion of mine, and I've seen firsthand how the game can open doors, build relationships and create opportunities that many kids don't even know exist," James said in a statement, per ESPN's Mark Schlabach. "This partnership with the PGA Tour gives my foundation a chance to introduce my I Promise students and more people to the game at a young age, support talented athletes chasing their dreams, and continue investing in the city of Akron that means everything to me."

The NBA's all-time leading scorer has become increasingly fond of golf, revealing that he started his new hobby after wanting to try something that he'd never done before upon turning 40 years old.

James recently launched a YouTube channel focused solely on golf content, with his first video amassing over 2.5 million views since it was posted on Aug. 15 (h/t David Rumsey of Front Office Sports).

James is in the midst of a busy offseason, signing with the 76ers as a free agent on July 24 following his eight-year tenure as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

He's coming off a 2025-26 campaign in which he averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game on 51.5/31.7/73.7 shooting splits.