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Grant Thornton Will Partner with Six HBCU Golf Programs

An audit, tax, and advisory firm will partner with six HBCU golf programs.

Kyle T. Mosley

The audit, tax, and advisory firm Grant Thornton and its ambassador Michael Wilbon are on a mission to "grow the game of golf" with HBCU golf programs. Texas Southern, North Carolina A&T, Alabama State, Tennessee State, Prairie View A&M, and North Carolina Central golf teams' student-athletes will receive support "on and off the golf course," Wilbon said in a video announcement.

The Pardon the Interruption co-host and longtime Washington Post columnist enjoys playing the game of golf. He's often chided his co-host, Tony Kornheiser, about their challenges on the golf courses.

Recently, HBCU Legends reported how United Airlines and its president Brett Hart awarded 51 HBCU golf programs travel grants to assist the burden of getting to and from golf tournaments. Hart expects to extend the airline's support into careers outside of golf for HBCU students.

Also, Wells Fargo has created new programs for HBCU and minority golfers in the Washington, D.C. area. NBA Basketball champions Steph Curry is sponsoring the Howard University golf team, and former NBA champion J.R. Smith is a student-athlete playing for the North Carolina A&T Aggies golf program.

Diversity and inclusion is rare for black golf professionals on the PGA and LPGA tours. In 2022, only four blacks (2.3%) of 175 golfers have PGA Tour qualified status - Tiger Woods, Harold Warner III, Cameron Champ, and Joseph Bramlett. In 2021, Mariah Stackhouse was the LPGA's only full-time black golfer on tour. Last season, Cheyenne Woods(Tiger Woods' niece) and Amari Avery qualified for the 76th U.S. Women's Open.

Grant Thornton hasn't announced the terms of the new program for the six HBCU golf programs. It's great to witness how major corporations giving to HBCU golfing is on the rise. The hope is that more golfers will be on the PGA and LPGA tours.

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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