October 17th 2023.
Today, the World Golf Hall of Fame proudly announced that NBA star Stephen “Steph” Curry will be the recipient of the prestigious Charlie Sifford Award presented by Southern Company. This award celebrates those who have advanced diversity in the sport of golf.
On June 10, 2024, Curry will be presented with the award at the World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which is presented by CME Group and held at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina. Southern Company is the presenting sponsor of the Charlie Sifford Award, which was established in 2021 to honor an individual who embodies the same spirit of perseverance, confidence, respect, and adaptability that Charlie Sifford demonstrated.
Steph Curry is honored to receive the recognition. “I’m incredibly honored to be chosen as the recipient of this year’s Charlie Sifford Award,” he said. “I believe 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 accomplishments in the sport include launching Underrated Golf in 2021, a purpose-driven business endeavor with the overarching commitment to provide equity, access, and opportunity to student-athletes from every community. In 2019, he helped fund Howard University's golf team for the next six years, which allowed them to compete on the D-1 level and make history as the first Division 1 golf team since the 1970s. Curry also has had a successful career playing in professional and celebrity golf tournaments.
Greg McLaughlin, CEO of the World Golf Hall of Fame, said, “Stephen Curry has shown passion and a commitment to giving more opportunities to young people who do not have access to the game of golf. His dedication in advancing diversity in golf epitomizes the groundbreaking work demonstrated by Charlie Sifford.”
Chris Womack, President and CEO of Southern Company, added, “Steph Curry is a wonderful recipient of the Charlie Sifford Award presented by Southern Company. His pursuit to share and grow the game of golf with others is building upon Charlie’s work to create a more inclusive game of golf, a more equitable America, and a better world.”
The World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be part of the 124th U.S. Open Championship and the Hall of Fame Museum’s opening on the United States Golf Association’s Golf House Pinehurst campus. The Underrated Tour, which Curry launched in 2021, is also utilizing the sport to offer young, overlooked golfers special programming experiences, such as an ongoing speaker series and networking events with brands and corporations.
The World Golf Hall of Fame is excited to recognize Stephen Curry for his efforts in advancing diversity in golf and is proud to present him with the Charlie Sifford Award in 2024.
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