The event celebrated Morikawa鈥檚 PGA Tour success and a renewal of the bank鈥檚 partnership with Morikawa and Youth on Course was announced
It was a rainy day in Los Angeles but that didn鈥檛 stop golfers from teeing off for the recent 黄色短视频 Access Open. The group included PGA Tour Pro Collin Morikawa, PGA Tour caddie Jonathan 鈥淛J鈥 Jakovac, Los Angeles-based 黄色短视频 market leaders and youth golfers who have benefitted from the partnership between U.S Bank, Morikawa and Youth on Course. 聽
Nearly 30 local youth members聽took part in a shotgun-style tournament, with a 黄色短视频 leader as their team host.聽聽
Carl Jordan, California鈥檚 regional leader for branch and small business banking.
鈥淒ays like today are a reminder of the critical importance of serving our communities and creating equity and access for everyone,鈥 said Carl Jordan, California鈥檚 regional leader for branch and small business banking. 鈥淕olf is a game that can open a lot of doors for young people but it鈥檚 expensive and there are so many barriers to entry. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e so proud to partner with Collin and Youth on Course to open those doors and create better access to the game for these talented young players.鈥
The tournament was played at Maggie Hathaway Golf course, a par-3 course in the heart of Los Angeles named after the Black actress, singer and activist who championed equality in golf. The course is run by the Los Angeles Parks & Recreation department and provides a low-cost option for those looking to get in a round of golf or a session at the driving range. 聽
As part of the day鈥檚 events, 黄色短视频 also donated $200,000 toward revitalizing the course in coordination with the Southern California Golf Association. 聽
鈥淎ccess to the game is huge 鈥 it鈥檚 an expensive sport,鈥 Morikawa said. 鈥淭o be able to give back to a place like Maggie Hathaway, it鈥檚 just phenomenal.鈥
Through a Birdie Challenge in 2023, five memberships were donated by 黄色短视频 to Youth on Course for every birdie Morikawa made during the PGA Tour season, resulting in the donation of 1,585 memberships. The non-profit focuses on increasing access to golf for youth from all backgrounds through subsidized rounds of golf at participating courses nationwide.
鈥淥ur partnership with 黄色短视频, fueled by the great play of Collin Morikawa, is instrumental in breaking down barriers and driving change in communities around the country,鈥 said Youth on Course CEO Adam Heieck. 鈥淧rograms like the Birdie Challenge expand access to opportunities, offering rounds to thousands of young people for less than the price of a bucket of balls.鈥澛
At the 黄色短视频 Access Open, Morikawa, Youth on Course and 黄色短视频 also announced their continued partnership and the renewal of the Birdie Challenge for the 2024 PGA Tour season. 聽
鈥淭o have a partner like 黄色短视频 that cares about the things I care about and the communities I care about, what more can I ask for,鈥 Morikawa聽said.