HAYWARD, CA - AUGUST 10: NBA player Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors tees off on the seventh hole during Round Two of the Ellie Mae Classic at TBC Stonebrae on August 10, 2018 in Hayward, California.

Curry to sponsor Howard University golf program

7 years ago
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Stephen Curry's well-known love of golf manifested itself in a unique way Monday.

The two-time NBA MVP announced a major cash sponsorship for the creation of a Division I golf program at Howard University.

Specifics of his contribution were not disclosed, but Curry will reportedly make a seven-figure donation paid out over the next six years, according to The Washington Post's Wesley Lowery.

"It's a big opportunity for us to expose students to a game that oftentimes is played as business deals are decided, and a game that generations of families can play together," Howard president Wayne A.I. Frederick told the Post.

Howard is a historically black college or university (HBCU) located in Washington. The school once had a Division II golf team but it was discontinued in the 1970s.

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