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Weatherford Capital invests in Arnold Palmer Junior Golf Tour

Weatherford Capital has invested in the national junior golf tour alongside Bolt Ventures, the family office of David Blitzer; the amount was not disclosed.

Weatherford Capital, a private investment firm, has invested in the Arnold Palmer Junior Golf Tour alongside Bolt Ventures, the family office of David Blitzer. The investment was announced on November 5, 2026, and no amount was disclosed.

The Tour was launched by Bolt Ventures with Arnold Palmer Enterprises and the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation. It combines the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour and the Texas Junior Golf Tour into a year-round competitive platform for players ages 8 to 18, and aims to host nearly 400 tournaments nationwide in 2027.

Weatherford said the investment extends its Sports Continuum strategy at the youth level. Its portfolio includes IMG Academy, the Big 12 Conference, the United Soccer League, the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Rowdies, and Curve Sports.

Deal facts

Target
Arnold Palmer Junior Golf Tour
Business
A national junior golf tour for boys and girls ages 8 to 18, formed from the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour and the Texas Junior Golf Tour
Investor
Weatherford Capital
Deal type
Investment
Status
Completed
Announced
Thursday, November 5, 2026

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