Derek Jeter hasn’t forgotten about his old stomping grounds. Or giving back to it, either. For the 21st consecutive year, the Kalamazoo, Mich.
native and legendary MLB Hall of Famer will tee off the Derek Jeter Invitational (DVI) this Thursday at Baha Mar’s Royal Blue Golf Course in The Bahamas, an event loaded with some of the biggest stars in sports and entertainment –– all benefiting Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation, which has programs in Kalamazoo. The longstanding event is scheduled from Sept. 19 to 22 at Baha Mar, The Bahamas’ premier luxury resort.
“As young people immerse themselves in the Turn 2′s programs, they not only recognize their ability to achieve their goals, but they also discover they hold the power to make a difference in their local communities and beyond,” Jeter said in a news release. “This event is about so much more than a golf tournament – it plays pivotal role in enabling The Turn 2 Foundation to drive meaning change every day. We’re very proud to partner with Baha Mar once again and we are so grateful to our friends and supporters for joining us.
” The Turn 2 Foundation, founded during Jeter’s rookie MLB season in 1996, has long worked to help young people reach their full potential by creating and supporting initiatives that promote leadership development, academic achievement, positive behavior, healthy lifestyles and social change. The event comes nearly a year after Jeter, former Kalamazoo Central star shortstop, unveiled t.