DJ Khaled introduced his inaugural We the Finest Basis Golf Traditional on Thursday (June 8).
The Jordan-sponsored occasion will happen on Thursday, July 20, on the Miami Seashore Golf Membership. And the Grammy-winning hitmaker will likely be hitting the golf green for a great trigger: Proceeds will profit the We the Finest Basis and its varied endeavors in schooling, the humanities and extra.
“Simply to be out on the golf course with shut family and friends of mine is a blessing. Giving again makes it even higher. I can’t wait to see you all on the first-ever We the Finest Basis Golf Traditional. We’re beginning one thing very particular right here whereas introducing the game of golf to a wider group,” he stated in a press launch, which additionally included a letter (see under) additional explaining the festivities.
Khaled will kick issues off the night of Wednesday, July 19, with a VIP reception with sponsors and particular company. Registration and breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. the next morning, with celeb introductions at 9 a.m. The golf event will formally begin at 9:30 a.m., and will likely be adopted up by an awards reception at 2:30 p.m.
In his Could cowl story interview with Golf Digest, he defined the life classes golf has taught him. “[DJ Khaled’s neighbors] at all times invited me to play, and I by no means had time. Nicely, I spotted I had time. I simply didn’t make time. That’s what golf is educating me. Life is now. We gotta cease saying we don’t have time for issues. We now have to make time,” he stated. “God stated, ‘I’m gonna cease the whole lot; everyone get targeted and recharged.’ God put me on that golf course. I went and performed with my neighbors and a few mates. It was so stunning. We had a lot enjoyable, and for not taking part in in such a very long time, my swing was there; I used to be hitting them. God was telling me, ‘Yo, Khal, watch what we gonna do now. We’re gonna get you extra targeted.’ Golf taught me to be extra calm — not altering who I’m as a result of I’ve a whole lot of power however the best way I cope with issues. Take time. Don’t journey. Don’t work off your feelings. One thing that used to annoy you, brush it off, maintain it shifting. Go hit one other 9 holes.”
Learn DJ Khaled’s complete letter in regards to the We the Finest Basis Golf Traditional under.
Bless Up!
I had this unbelievable imaginative and prescient to mix my love of golf with my love to assist others. So, it’s my honor to ask you to the inaugural We the Finest Basis x Jordan Traditional.
I’m so excited to kick issues off with a night VIP Reception, and the subsequent day is the golf basic on the Miami Seashore Golf Membership and we’ll finish with a tremendous awards reception! Whereas we’re having fun with a day of enjoyable, we’ll even be elevating funds to profit the We The Finest Basis, the place we support underserved communities to be their greatest.
Oh and you recognize me, anticipate just a few surprises…Let’s Go {Golfing}!
DJ Khaled