“We are thrilled to recognize Tiretown Golf Charities as the 2024 PGA TOUR Champions Charity of the Year,” PGA TOUR Champions President Miller Brady said in the statement. “The organization’s commitment to the Northeast Ohio community is unmatched, including the numerous Tiretown volunteers working at the Kaulig Companies Championship each year. Tiretown’s dedication to supporting Akron youth – from scholarship programs to partnerships with local schools – exemplifies the PGA TOUR Champions ethos of making a difference in communities where we play.”

Tiretown Golf Charities received a $30,000 donation for being named last year’s award recipient. The funds will reportedly be used to support golf programs at local Akron high schools by providing uniforms, transportation to matches and equipment for the new teams.

“The nearly 200 members of Tiretown Golf Club are thrilled to be recognized by PGA TOUR Champions for our commitment to the young men and women in the Greater Akron community,” Tiretown President Ralph Paulk said in the statement. “As the largest Black golf club in the country, we envision a future in which there are no barriers for young people of color to succeed if they are willing to invest the time and effort. We appreciate this honor and recognize our mission is ongoing – that the challenges ahead are daunting, but not insurmountable.”