# LeBron James golf media involvement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lebron-james-golf-media-involvement > Updated: 2026-08-16T17:30:00.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 3. NBA star LeBron James has begun documenting his interest in golf through various media platforms. Following a public offer from professional golfer Rory McIlroy to provide lessons, James accepted the invitation via social media, stating, “I’m in for that lesson FOR SURE!!” James subsequently launched a dedicated YouTube channel titled ‘LeBron James’ to chronicle his progress. The channel’s debut episode features James and former teammates from the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship team—including Kevin Love, J.R. Smith, Richard Jefferson, Tristan Thompson, and Channing Frye—traveling to Scotland. James indicated that the channel aims to use his platform to encourage inner-city youth to engage with golf, with new episodes scheduled for release monthly on Saturdays. The channel’s debut video quickly gained traction, amassing nearly one million views and hundreds of thousands of subscribers within its first day. As James prepares for his 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers, his involvement in the sport has continued through appearances on other platforms. He was recently featured on the ‘Bob Does Sports’ YouTube channel, where he was seen golfing and sharing a meal with Austin Reaves and Bronny James, noting that his interest in the sport is partly credited to Reaves. ## Claims - LeBron James has launched an official YouTube channel titled ‘LeBron James’ to document his journey with golf. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The debut episode features members of the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship team celebrating their 10th anniversary. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The YouTube channel will release new episodes on a monthly basis every Saturday. (single source) - James aims to use his platform to increase accessibility to golf for youth from inner cities. (single source) - James currently maintains a golf handicap of approximately 22. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: LeBron James launches golf YouTube channel amid move to 76ers NBA star LeBron James has launched a golf-focused YouTube channel, featuring reunion content and appearances with former teammates Austin Reaves and Bronny James. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lebron-james-launches-golf-youtube-channel-amid-move-to-76ers ### 2026-08-14: LeBron James launches YouTube channel focused on golf NBA star LeBron James has launched a YouTube channel dedicated to golf, featuring his journey and a debut episode with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates in Scotland. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lebron-james-launches-youtube-channel-focused-on-golf ### 2026-08-12: LeBron James accepts golf lesson offer from Rory McIlroy Rory McIlroy offered LeBron James a golf lesson during the FedEx St. Jude Championship, an offer the NBA star promptly accepted via social media. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lebron-james-accepts-golf-lesson-offer-from-rory-mcilroy --- Cite as: LeBron James golf media involvement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lebron-james-golf-media-involvement