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Curry said his "Underrated" brand was working
with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) to help golfers
from underprivileged backgrounds.
"Less than 2% of golfers are people of color," Curry, whose
Golden State Warriors are competing in the first round of the
NBA Playoffs, said in a video message.
"Our tour provides a platform for equity, access and opportunity
for boys and girls who want to play and compete with the current
best players on the AJGA."
Participation is limited to junior golfers aged 12-18 and their
travel, lodging and meals will be paid for.
In its first year, the Underrated Golf Tour will select each of
the 24 best boys and girls who will compete for the Curry Cup at
the Aug. 28-30 season-ending championship at TPC Harding Park in
San Francisco.
The tour will begin June 21-23 in Chicago with other stops in
Phoenix, Houston and Tampa.
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto, editing by Ed Osmond)
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