What an honor to be able to help create a golf clinic for our nation's heroes this past weekend.
On Saturday, June 2, The Landings Club hosted nearly 15 Purple Heart Wounded Warriors and their guests. Participants listened to a demo clinic with special guest instructor Judy Alvarez, Don Vickery (first PGA double amputee professional who works at Wilmington Island Club), Tommie McAurthur from Hunter Army Air Field and myself before splitting into groups to get personal attention on putting, short game and long game tips.
Many of the soldiers had never received golf instruction of any kind but all the soldiers were very appreciative, especially with all the help and encouragement from the Landings Military Family Relief Fund volunteers. The stories I heard, the determination I saw in their eyes during practice and the smiles that came forth from the day truly made it a wonderful event for all involved.
I learned that the combat medic I worked with carries roughly 200 lbs. of equipment on him in action. That's roughly 4-5 sets of golf clubs at one time. Wow - I was humbled to say the least.
We wrapped the day with a two-team challenge that included a pitching, a putting, a chipping and a full swing challenge for points. After all was said and done, the teams earned 108 and 104 points, respectively -- a very close game!
Participants, guests and volunteers even received signed books from Judy Alvarez and enjoyed a great bbq at Deer Creek.
Thank you to all those involved who helped make the event a success, especially pros Ty Weller and Chris Leake, Deer Creek outside staff, Deer Creek F&B Tammy & her staff, and the Landings Military Family Relief Fund volunteers.
Check out these fun photos from the day. Click here to view the full album.
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