Hope

Each generation of American soldiers has made a special contribution to our country’s freedom, destiny, and place in the world: in the World Wars, in Korea, Vietnam, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and in many other places around the world. 
We all owe our veterans a debt of honor. 

As our heroes return, many with the wounds of war, they face more than the complex pressures of re-entering civilian life. 

They face the disability of physical wounds, loss or impairment of limbs. They battle emotional and mental wounds from the hell that war creates, the trauma of battle and bloodshed, the loss of comrades.

Golf offers hope

As veterans learn that playing golf is possible, no matter what their disability, they regain their personal pride of accomplishment, of control, of success—even if it’s just a putt. 

As they gain confidence on the course, they find themselves surrounded by others who have been there and care. The American Lake Veterans Golf Course is made possible by a small army of volunteers who believe in the power of golf to heal, to create new possibilities, and to provide the fellowship and camaraderie of warriors. 

The course exists because of these dedicated volunteers. Now it’s time for the next phase: adding nine more holes and building a rehabilitation and learning center.

 
Spc. Mike Ballard, at play