Perhaps the most impressive part of the AT&T Byron Nelson is the fact that the kids from Momentous Institute, the tournament beneficiary, are involved in every aspect of the event. Not as “poster children,” but active participants, doing everything from greeting to caddying to marshaling, to performing at the opening ceremony. Their joy is contagious, in the very best kind [...]
In a lot of ways, covering the AT&T Byron Nelson feels like old home week. Familiar faces in the media room; a cadre of fabled players on the course. But, this year, two, new young writers caught our attention—namely, Melina Gonzalez and John Rodriguez—the very capable Momentous Institute students chosen to be this year’s “junior journalists.” Both have a style [...]
On average, PGA TOUR pros spend 25-30 weeks on the road each season. With a schedule like that, it can be a challenge for a player to remain "present" as a family man. After all, as much effort as consistently playing great golf requires, it takes even more to maintain a healthy partnership, and to parent from afar. We caught [...]
Each year around Valentine's Day, former NFL player and current outfielder in the New York Mets' organization, Tim Tebow, hosts Night to Shine, a worldwide prom for thousands of people with special needs. In 2017, over 375 locations hosted the dance in all 50 states and 11 countries. Attendees are celebrated and offered the night of their lives. Each person [...]
We have some belated Mother's Day news, but it's good stuff nonetheless. Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith and his wife, Shirley, know what it's like to spend months in the neonatal intensive care unit. Their daughter, Dakota, was born five months early in January, and weighed just one pound. She's now six pounds, but still remains in the NICU so [...]
It’s unusual to hear the name Sam Saunders without the descriptor, “Arnold Palmer’s grandson,” behind it. And, frankly, that’s kind of a shame. Because, there’s a whole lot more to this PGA TOUR player than his well-known lineage. Saunders is a husband, a dad and a pretty darn interesting person in his own right; with a classic, old school approach [...]
It’s impossible to think about the AT&T Byron Nelson without also celebrating Momentous Institute; a nonprofit, school-like-no-other, operated by the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. This amazing organization builds and repairs social emotional health through education, therapeutic services, research and training. It’s the sole beneficiary of the Nelson, one of the most financially successful events on the PGA TOUR. And, it’s [...]
Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez piloted the Texas Rangers for more than a decade from behind home plate. Now, the 14-time All-Star catcher and soon-to-be Baseball Hall of Fame inductee is giving his knees a break, and standing tall and firm to help the very community that gave him a warm welcome to the U.S. at 19 years old. Rodriguez is stepping [...]
August 14, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders preseason broadcasters (L-R) Matt Millen, Tim Brown, and Beth Mowins before a preseason NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Rams 18-3. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Beth Mowins isn't on the NFL field, but she's making league history, nonetheless. Mowins [...]
Editor’s note: Because Purpose2Play has been telling the stories of athletes, coaches, and fans for more than three years, we figure it’s about time to catch up with some of them to find out where they are now. As you’ll see, they’re still inspiring others and making the world a better place to live in. Where Are They Now? Catching [...]