American Dunes: Jack Nicklaus’s Stunning New Course is a Tribute to Our Military

American Dunes

Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney is no stranger to adventure. The Air Force Reserves F-16 fighter pilot served three tours in Iraq. He’s also a PGA Professional and is well known for pairing his patriotism with his love for golf within Folds of Honor, a non-profit organization that helps the families of fallen and disabled service […]

The U.S. Military is One of the Biggest Golf Course Operators—Here’s Why

Top Gun or Top Flite? You might come across golfers looking for both at Miramar Air Station in San Diego. The MCAS Miramar Memorial Golf Course is among more than 140 courses nationwide and overseas operated by the U.S. Armed Forces, offering a valuable recreational and social outlet for military members and their families. And […]

Bunkers in Baghdad: Bringing Golf to Our Military

  In the mountains of Afghanistan, a U.S. Marine Officer carefully lines up his shot. He stands atop a small platform built from two-by-fours, squeezes his grip a little tighter, and fires at his target about 200 yards away. A puff goes up as his dimpled white Callaway hits the rocky slopes about 20 feet […]