Patrick Glover Connects Local Tennis Roots with Lion Order Gold’s Mission

At the Delray Beach Tennis Center, home of the Delray Beach Open, Florida Tennis Magazine editor Matt Pressman spoke with Patrick Glover, co-owner of Lion Order Gold, about his long-standing ties to the South Florida tennis community. From early connections with the Gauff and Williams families to his company’s involvement in local tournaments, Glover’s story shows how tennis, business, and community development intersect in Delray Beach.

Glover was born and raised in Delray Beach. His mother introduced him to gold and silver at a young age by visiting thrift shops around Palm Beach County. “My mom would go to thrift shops and find real gold and silver pieces for less than a dollar,” he said. “She taught me how to clean them and test which ones were real. That’s where my understanding of value began.”

Encouraged by local mentors, Glover earned scholarships to attend Lynn University, where he completed both undergraduate and graduate degrees. “That scholarship changed my life,” he said. “It gave me the tools to open a refinery account and start learning how the gold business really works.”

He credits faith and persistence for keeping him focused on long-term goals: “Even through hardships, I was guided by faith. That’s what kept me steady and focused on building something meaningful for my community.”

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While attending Carver Middle School, Glover participated in the Communities in Schools program. Yvonne Odom, grandmother of professional tennis player Coco Gauff, was one of his mentors and helped him apply for scholarships. “She filled out the entire process for me and said, ‘Don’t let me down,’” Glover recalled. “She was one of the people who believed in me early on. Whenever I see her now, I make sure to give her flowers.”

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Glover’s family also has a long-standing connection to Richard Williams, father of Serena and Venus Williams. When the Williams family trained in Delray Beach, their RV was often parked near Glover’s family home. “He gave me so much business knowledge at a young age — not just about tennis but about life, real estate, and entrepreneurship,” Glover said.

Glover now applies those lessons through his annual Health and Wealth Symposium at Pompey Park, supported by the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Palm Beach County officials. The event provides free health and financial resources for residents. “I pride myself on coming back to my community and bringing resources that create tangible change,” he said.

Glover co-founded Lion Order Gold with Rohan Marley, son of Bob Marley. The company manufactures gold and silver coins and bars, including a Transaction Management Coin that links tangible metals with blockchain technology.

Lion Order Gold has participated in several tennis-related events, including the MNO Tennis Pro Tournament at the Boca Raton Polo Club, where a one-ounce silver coin was used for the official coin toss. The company also exhibits at events at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, introducing players and spectators to gold and silver investing.

“We wanted to bring something new to tennis — real value, real metal,” Glover explained. “When players do a coin toss with a real silver coin, it symbolizes that the sport and investment can share the same foundation of authenticity.”

Based in Delray Beach, Glover continues to combine business, faith, and community service. “Do business with people who want to do business with you,” he said. “That’s how you reach real success — by working with those who believe in the mission.”

Through Lion Order Gold’s growing presence at tennis events, Glover hopes to expand access to financial literacy and tangible investment opportunities across South Florida.

For more information, visit LionOrder.com or follow @LionOrderGold on Instagram.

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Written by Associate Editor Osvaldo Godoy. Video edits done by Assistant Editor Alex Binstok. Interview with Patrick Glover conducted by Florida Tennis Editor Matt Pressman.