LeBron James, PGA Tour set 2027 invitational at Firestone

The event will serve underrepresented aspiring professionals.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 251 min read

LeBron James is bringing his passion for golf to his hometown. @KingJames and the @PGATOUR are partnering to host the Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational is scheduled for next July in James' hometown. The partnership brings his interest in golf into the foundation's programming.

Why it matters: Firestone's charitable golf history gives the event an established fundraising setting. It follows James' public offseason golf activity.

By the numbers: Professional golf events at Firestone had generated more than $31 million for charity through 2022, including more than $950,000 that year.

What to watch: Organizers' next milestones include setting the July date and outlining eligibility for participants.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-08-25T13:21:17.095109+00:00

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