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Events
Wounded Warrior Golf Clinics Summer: August 16, 23, 30 and September 6 August 28: Tartan Golf Tournament, The Tartan Golf Club, Weems, VA July 30: National Golf Club at Tantallon, Course Opening and Golf Outing July 14: July 1: Ping Custom Club Fitting June 2: 2nd Annual SMGA Charity Golf Classic Wounded Warrior Golf Clinics: August 23: 20 combat wounded veterans attended the second summer clinic for 2008. The clinic focused on putting, and included a two-person team tournament. Veterans were also able to work on their swing with individual lessons given by Jim Estes. A catered lunch was provided by PotBelly Sandwich Works. August 16: Nineteen combat wounded veterans attended the first summer clinic for 2008. Two-time women's world long driving champion Lee Brandon made a guest appearance at the clinic, which was covered by both the Pentagon Channel and Fox Sports (web link). A catered lunch was provided by Glory Days Grill and California Tortilla. May 24: More than fifteen combat wounded veterans attended the final spring clinic for 2008. Those veterans who attended the entire set of clinics and/or attended a series of 5 of more lessons were made eligible for a custom fitted set of clubs. A catered luch was provided by Chik-fil-A. May 17: Sixteen combat wounded soldiers attended the clinic and continued to work on their games through a focus on swing mechanics. Golf World magazine attended the clinic, and an article on the SMGA is due to appear in the May 26 issue. A catered luch was provided by Potbelly Sandwich Works of Rockville, Maryland. May 10: Despite rain and cold temperatures, 19 combat wounded soldiers attended the latest clinic. The clinic provided a number of veterans with a final opportunity to practice before competing in the SMGA's Second Annual Charity Golf Classic (rescheduled for June 2 due to rain). A lunch was catered by Potbelly Sandwich Works of Rockville, Maryland. May 3: The first wounded warrior clinic in May saw an attendance of 20 wounded veterans. Participants continued work on swing mechanics and putting basics. A catered lunch was provided by O’Brien’s Pit Barbecue of Rockville, Maryland. All clinics held between 10:00am and 12:00pm at Olney Golf Park; Lunch is provided; please contact the SMGA for more details. Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Wounded Warrior Golf Clinics April: 5, 12, 19, 26 April 26: Nearly 20 combat wounded veterans attended the the last clinic held in April. Swing instruction and bunker play were the focus of the clinic; lunch was provided by Chik-Fil-A. Combat wounded soldiers were invited to test their playing skills at the Armed Forces Retirement Home course later in the day. April 19: The SMGA's 2008 spring schedule of clinics continued on April 19. Good weather led to 22 combat wounded veterans attending the clinic. The focus was on basic swing mechanics and strategies for getting up-and-down around the green. A catered lunch was provided by California Tortilla. While the regularly scheduled clinic will be held next week at Olney Golf Park, nine hole playing opportunities will also be available at the Armed Forces Retirement Home Golf Course beginning at 1:00pm. April 12: The SMGA's second clinic of 2008 attracted 26 combat wounded veterans. The clinic focused on swing basics and strategies to use from 100 yards and in. A catered lunch was provided by Chik-Fil-A. April 5: The SMGA's first wounded warrior clinic of 2008 was huge success! 11 Army servicemen and 6 Marines particpated in their first SMGA clinic. Five PGA professionals, led by SMGA President Jim Estes, focused on explaining technique, swing basics, and short-game tips. A catered lunch was provided by Glory Days Bar and Grill. Please contact: Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) Why Partner with
the SMGA? (pdf file) Visit Olney Golf Park, the Home of the SMGA: www.olneygolfpark.com |
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