Bob Beach was the recipient of the 2013 PGA National Patriot Award for his tireless efforts bringing golf to Wounded Warriors, Veterans and the Disabled who might otherwise avoid the game due to their conditions.
The Podcast highlights 3 PGA golf professionals in Bob Beach, Kirk Lucas and Daren MacKinnon. These gentlemen have given back by helping people with all types of physical challenges get involved in golf.
While the focus is the Wounded Warriors and Veterans, this Podcast's content applies to those who feel their particular physical challenges prevent them from getting into the game. After hearing from these 3 professionals, some may change their minds.
Bob Beach has been head Pro at Braintree Municipal Golf Course since 1991. His work with Veterans dates back to '91. He served on the National PGA Disabled Golf Committee from 2009-2012. An example of Bob's dedication is his giving 46 free golf clinics, incorporating New England PGA Professionals, to Veterans and Disabled Veterans at four locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Kirk Lucas has two teaching facilities in Warrenton and McLean Virginia which is just outside Washington DC. Kirk as worked with Salute Military Golfers Association, SMGA, founder Jim Estes, PGA. This past summer the SMGA hosted a Golf Weekend and Extravaganza. With the help of sponsors, renown professionals and celebrities, they raised over $300,000 to help the SMGA. Bob Beach is part of the SMGA's Boston Chapter.
Daren MacKinnon is assistant golf professional at Pine Oaks Golf Course, teaching and fitting professional at the Joe and Leigh's Golf Performance Center and Joe and Leigh's Discount Golf Pro Shop. All facilities are in Easton Massachusetts.
MacKinnon is one of a few Professionals in the country certified in what is a new club fitting nich, Adaptive Club Fitting. Simply put one of Daren's specialties is fitting Wounded Warriors and the Disabled to golf equipment that helps them play and get involved in golf. Daren also works with Bob Beach's clinics including those that focus on youngsters that are autistic.
This myNEGM Lesson Tee Podcast was edited from the live Lesson Tee Radio/Internet Show. Currently on hiatus, The Lesson Tee rolls out its 6th year the end of January 2014. The show can be heard each Wednesday 10-11am ET via WNRI.COM and AM 1380 WNRI NewsTalk Radio. Watch for an announcement of our start date coming soon.
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