SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- [url HREF="https://abc7news.com/warriors/" TARGET="" REL=""]Golden State Warriors[/url] star [url HREF="https://abc7news.com/tag/stephen-curry/" TARGET="" REL=""]Steph Curry[/url] is hosting his first charity golf tournament today at San Francisco's Harding Park golf course.[br /][br /]"This being the first one, the first charity classic, and is being presented by Workday, is special," said Curry before the tournament started.[br /][Ads /][br /]Mayor London Breed was on hand to help kick off the day as teams gathered in their golf carts to listen to opening remarks.[br /][br /][b]RELATED: [url HREF="https://abc7news.com/society/stephen-curry-surprises-hundreds-of-bay-area-girls-at-chase-center-event/5517152/" TARGET="" REL=""]Stephen Curry surprises hundreds of Bay Area girls at Chase Center event[/url][/b][br /][br /]It is presented by Workday and will benefit PGA Reach and Eat, Learn, Play - Steph and Ayesha Curry's new foundation that focuses on providing meals, education and a safe place to play for underprivileged kids.[br /][br /]"The game of golf has been a big part of my life for a long time and to see it now being able to open up other doors and be a way to impact the community is amazing," Curry said.[br /][br /]Even though this is the first tournament, it is full. There are 50 two person teams here to compete and raise money.[br /][br /]"Turnout is great. I am excited about getting started and everybody having fun and raising a lot of money for a great cause, for kids interested in the game, providing healthy active lives for kids in the Bay Area and beyond," he said.[br /][Ads /][br /]Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice is playing today. Her partner, PGA of America President, Suzy Whaley, said they plan to come out on top today.[br /][br /]"Condoleeza is such an advocate of the game and such an advocate for supporting youth initiatives, especially those that revolve around golf. She is a competitor. She is in my group today which I am excited about and we are going to take on the rest of the field today," Whaley said.[br /][br /]But Curry said just because he is the host, players should not expect him to go easy on them.[br /][br /]"I compete. I actually asked the question when I tweeted we were having this tournament- I asked the rules committee if you can win your own tournament. I was already in that mind frame. I am excited," Curry said.[br /]He said golf has been a big part of his life for a long time and that he has introduced the game to his kids.[br /][br /]"I've got a golf club in all their hands. I don't know if I put a golf club or a basketball in their hands first but they're all excited to kinda do what dad does," he said.[br /][Ads /][br /]And even though the tournament is made up of fans other than just the Warriors, today they are setting aside their differences.[br /][br /]"Well, I am from the East Coast but today I am absolutely a Warriors fan! For Sure!," said Whaley, laughing.[br /][br /]They hope to raise $1 million today. Here's how you can donate to the [url HREF="https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/charityclassic" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow"]Charity Classic[/url].[br /][br /][twitter ID="1173644577040822275" /]]