To kick off this initiative, Majesticks co-captain Henrik Stenson and Smash’s Jason Kokrak, along with Mohammed Ashour, Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility at Roshn Group, welcomed children and young adults from the Help Center Association for a special clinic on Thursday at Royal Greens. The Help Center Association, a Saudi-based philanthropic non-governmental, non-profit organisation, is dedicated to the well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The clinic, coordinated with support from Golf Saudi teaching professionals, included fun golf activities with the LIV Golf stars who delivered inspiration and encouragement to the participants.

“It’s great to be out here,” said Stenson. “Giving these youngsters and young adults a chance to try the game of golf, and to get outside, be active … it’s great to get this going here at Royal Greens. Having played golf for many, many years, that’s always been part of what we do, giving back — and LIV is no different. A lot of initiatives have been done across the areas we play. That’s always been a core thing for golf, and we are keeping that tradition going.”

Kokrak added: “Just to see their smiles when they hit the bullseye or hit the shot solid, is pretty special. My wife is a special needs teacher so it’s very close to home for me. Any chance you get to introduce people to the game of golf — it is a game you’re supposed to have fun with — so we enjoy it. The smiles say it all.”

Ashour said: “We’re proud through the Roshn Group corporate social responsibility programme, Yuhyeek, to co-fund the ‘LIV-Ability’ initiative along with LIV Golf. We’re very happy to see this game growing in the Kingdom and having a positive impact on children with disabilities. For the LIV Golf League professionals to be part of this, give back to the community and transfer their experience and engage with the kids, it’s really motivating. The excitement we saw on the kids’ faces was priceless and we’re happy to see this kick off months of continuous support.”

Main image: Majesticks co-captain Henrik Stenson, Jason Kokrak of Smash and Mohammed Ashour of Roshn host youth from the Help Center Association. LIV Golf

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LIV Golf Jeddah marks the season’s penultimate event when the league will crown its 2023 Individual Champion and set the stage for its season-ending team championship. A presenting partner for last year’s Invitational Series tournament won by Brooks Koepka and Smash, Roshn will once again help welcome many of the world’s best players to King Abdullah Economic City. Star names among the list of 13 major winners who will compete at Royal Greens include the 2023 PGA Championship winner and 2023 US Ryder Cup Team selection Koepka, 2022 Open Champion Cameron Smith, World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson, 2020 US Open Champion Bryson DeChambeau, and two-time major winners Dustin Johnson, Bubba Watson and Martin Kaymer.

LIV Golf and Roshn have committed to a series of initiatives aimed at unlocking the potential of Saudi communities through golf. The programmes will be delivered under LIV Golf’s purpose strategy ‘Potential, Unleashed’, which seeks to foster sustainability and deliver impact for communities across the globe.

Commenting on the announcement, David Grover, Roshn’s Group CEO, said: “LIV Golf has brought a new dynamic to professional golf, introducing innovative formats that are shaping the future of the sport and reaching new communities worldwide. We are proud to once again be the presenting partner for this event, with the world’s best golfers competing for the LIV Golf individual title in front of an international audience.”

Monica Fee, LIV Golf Senior Vice President and Global Head of Partnerships, added: “LIV Golf is thrilled to welcome back Roshn as the presenting partner for the league’s regular-season finale in Jeddah,” said. “Collaborations like this are delivering opportunities for both players and fans to enjoy this great sport and make a meaningful impact beyond the course, showcasing how golf is a force for good in communities around the world. We look forward to hosting an exciting tournament with support from Roshn.”

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