This has come in from Charley one of our global golf punks. A nice idea, we hope golf can do some good. Not sure if you have already heard about this, but Dan Rooney is an F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard and a PGA Member that is preparing to launch Patriot Golf Day on September 1, 2007. Dan has served two tours flying F-16s over Iraq and, being familiar with the devastating losses some families have suffered due to their loved ones´ service to their country, he was determined to find a way to help them through the power of golf. Dan’s true passion for this cause has garnered the attention of some pretty big supporters in the PGA of America and USGA. Patriot Golf Day is a program that is asking golf facilities for a $1 donation on top of every green fee received, or in the case of private facilities, for a donation from every club member who tees off that day. Its that simple. As you may know, more than $3 billion charity dollars are raised every year through golf. He is simply a man who wants to make a difference for families of fallen soldiers through the game that he loves. A great story on Dan appeared in the August issue of Golf Digest Rooney is out at the PGA Championship all week and just took David Feherty up in his F-16 for a story that will be a part of the in game PGA Championship coverage. I have attached a release from the PGA of America, that is encouraging golfers to rally behind Dan and his amazing cause. Here’s the link to his foundations website, Fallen Heroes’ Foundation: http://www.fallenheroesfoundation.org/index.html
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