PGA Tour Players' Acts of Kindness Continue: "Donations Go On"

Homer "Shaves Arm and Leg Hair to Raise Funds," Rishuman Couple 'Supports Local Hospital and Restaurants'

Max Homa shaved all the hair on his arms and legs to raise funds for COVID-19 charity. Photo by Max Homa Twitter

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Amid the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), donations from PGA Tour players continue.

Max Homa (USA) made headlines by shaving the hair on his arms and legs to raise charity funds. He is known on Twitter for his witty comments and jokes with fans. He won his first career victory last May at the Wells Fargo Championship. Right after helping raise $40,000 (50 million KRW) for food banks across the United States, Homa posted a photo of himself with all the hair on his arms and legs shaved off to fulfill a promise he made to golf fans.

The process took two hours, and he kept his trademark mustache. "Thank you to everyone who participated in the donation," said Homa, adding, "I didn’t break a single razor," and smiled brightly, saying, "Now I can swing at a faster speed." Mark Leishman, a five-time PGA winner from Australia, and his wife Audrey have long supported medical staff at local hospitals fighting the virus through their foundation by providing food and supplies.

Mark Rischman and his spouse provided food and supplies to the medical staff at the local hospital.

Audrey is a survivor who wore an oxygen respirator five years ago while suffering from sepsis and toxic shock syndrome, overcoming a crisis with only a 5% survival rate. Audrey said, "I know very well how hard many medical staff work to save patients' lives," and added, "I wanted to help in any way I could." The Leishman couple also provided assistance to food suppliers and restaurant operators who suffered significant business damage due to social distancing measures.

'Knife dancer' Tony Finau (USA) supported the organization 'For the Kids,' which delivers food and hygiene kits to 500 schools in Salt Lake City, Utah. He said, "I wanted to let people feel the emotion of love," and "I hope the entire state of Utah can truly be called home." US Open champion Gary Woodland (USA) also donated $100,000 (120 million KRW) to eight nonprofit organizations in his hometown of Kansas.

Ernie Els (South Africa), captain of last year's Presidents Cup International team, helped a golf course in New Jersey provide food to emergency medical personnel at local hospitals. Veteran Jim Furyk (USA), who has won 17 PGA Tour titles in total, donated $100,000 to ensure personal protective equipment is provided to medical staff. Sergio Garcia (Spain) joined the donation efforts by contributing 240,000 euros (320 million KRW) to the Red Cross.

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