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[03Jarhead]

I am new to this forum and probably newest to golf I started on and off 3yrs ago part of my rehab after my spinal cord injury which happen in the line duty. I have grown to love golf and over last 1.5yrs join a military golf program and golf at least once a week if not more. The picture below was last Monday play a tournament in RI with other members of the organization from that state also members of that club. Right now I have a mix match of clubs of either mine or borrowed. My golf pro has made me few irons all the same length I use a machine called a paragolfer in order to play. My goal is one day to have a custom made to me clubs but haven't won lottery yet. I am a disabled veteran also medically retired Firefighter Paramedic. Looking forward to any advice or tips. I welcome any feedback when I figure how to make pictures smaller will get a profile pic up. Thank you for the add

[Bryan S]

Wow so impressed by your dedication and drive for the game.

 

Welcome to the site, there are a ton of kind people here.

 

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[jberhart]

Thank you for your service my brother.

 

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[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Welcome jarhead! Glad you're with us and THANK YOU for your service!  

[Kenny B]

Welcome from the Pacific Northwest!!  Glad you joined us, and thank you for your service.  Good luck on your journey to the joys of golf.

 

BTW, check out this course...  http://veterangolf.org

 

A Nicklaus 9 holes course near Fort Lewis - McCord AFB in Washington State designed to rehabilitate disabled veterans using golf activities.

[JBones]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Welcome to our community, you will find several knowledgeable people willing to help with all facets of the game.

 

 

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[mdumble21]

It's inspiring on so many levels to see people such as yourself take up the game of golf. I'm glad that there is technology such as that Paragolfer which can let you enjoy the game. All the best in your future endeavours in this sport, as well as in life in general.

[808nation]

Welcome 03jarhead, you are a prime example of inspiration. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will definitely find a ton of advises and lessons here. Have a g re eat Memorial day weekend

 

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[03Jarhead]

Thank you all for replys. The real inspiration for me is to watch others that see us golf come join us I was invited by a brother that is a double amputee to try it out and was hooked. Golfing with a group of other military vets is great because its not only fun but the brother and sisterhoods are there between ball busting and the willing to help each other if it is pointers to lending of clubs. When I first started I literally had a driver a wedge and a 3&7 woods through this group between donations and others old clubs I have some what full set of mix matched clubs but for me I like having mix matched clubs because I find what works for me. I have beenlooking into several grant programs and in process of applying for a paragolfer next is trying to find a program that does custom clubs there is some but most are for combat wounded veterans for current era. But honestly as much as having a set that fits my needs would be awesome I like having a set that didn't cost an arm or leg its like I snapped the shaft of my SLDR it was the cheaper version and was like oh well at least the ball went where I wanted it to. I am serious to a point but golf is more about having fun if I get to a point either I am in pain or getting frustrated I just stop take a break skip few holes then go back with clear mind. For me its about having fun and achieving a goal

[BIG STU]

First off Jarhead thanks for your service and this comes from an ex "Swabby" But as you know the Marines and Navy may fight among ourselves but every one else best leave us alone we will team up. That is great that you are able to enjoy golf with your machine as I call it. You are certainly an insperation to others and it goes to show you can not keep a good man down. 

BTW I am an ex Volunteer fireman and EMT myself I did it as a volunteer on and off for 20 years

 

BTW If you need any clubs or mods done I have a little club shop I work in at the house for a hobby and not for a living (I drive a truck for a living) I will be glad to assist you or any other Disabled Vet for that matter free of charge with any modifications needed or repairs and can either find you guys and gals decent clubs for a good price if not free. I ho around as we call it at the thrifts all the time and I work for a metal recycling company and you would not believe the stuff I find on the yard in the pile. Heck drop me a PM I am more than glad to help a fellow vet in any way shape or form