Events

 
2010 Spring Clinic Dates Announced

Wounded Warrior Clinics

April 3, Featuring PGA Professional Don Vickery (View weblink)
April 10
April 17
April 24

May 1, Featuring Joey D (View weblink)
May 8, Featuring Dennis Walters (View weblink)
May 15, The Cleveland Wedge Clinic

May 22

- Clinics run from 10:00am-12:00pm and include lunch

SMGA Fundraiser
February 19, 2010
Dad's Neighborhood Pub
5532 Norbeck Road
Rockville, MD 20853
SMGA Martini Night
February 26, 2010
Rivercreek Club
Leesburg, VA
 
Manor Country Club Hosts Putting Clinic for SMGA: As part of the SMGA's fall series of clinics, Manor Country Club, in Rockville, MD, hosted a putting clinic featuring Dr. Craig "The Putting Rx" Farnsworth. At the event, SMGA Founder Jim Estes and Dr. Farnsworth shared their putting philosphies, techniques, and secrets to more than 50 SMGA members.
 
The Dennis Walters Show: Famed golf trick shot artist Dennis Walter (www.denniswalters.com) brought his traveling golf show to the SMGA's May 22 clinic. Paralyzed from the waist down in a golf cart accident 34 years ago, Dennis Walters show provides a message of determination and inspiration. Mr. Walters was the recipient of the 2008 PGA Distinguished Service Award and the Golf Writers Association of America's Ben Hogan Award for courage.   
2009 Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro Am: Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday hosted the SMGA at the 2009 Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am. SMGA participants were treated to three days of golf, entrance to all tournament related events, and priority access to the tournament itself. 
 

Please contact:

Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA)
Attn.: Jim Estes
11308 Willowdale Drive
Germantown, MD 20876
PHN 301.802.5215
FAX 301.528.4618
estespro@yahoo.com

Who is the SMGA (pdf document)

Why Partner with the SMGA? (pdf file)

SMGA's History and Inspiration:

The SMGA was founded after Jim Estes, Director of Instruction at Olney Golf Park in Olney, MD, saw first-hand the positive effects the game of golf could have on combat-wounded soldiers. The following articles from ESPN.com tell how several trips from Walter Reed Army Medical Center to Olney Golf Park eventually evolved into a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation aimed at supporting injured soldiers: VIEW WEB VIDEO

Visit Olney Golf Park, the Home of the SMGA: www.olneygolfpark.com

Manor Country Club hosted a putting clinic for SMGA members

featuring Dr. Craig "The Putting Rx" Farnsworth

SMGA members participate in a putting clinic at Manor Country Club featuring SMGA founder Jim Estes and Dr. Craig "The Putting Rx" Farnsworth

Dennis Walters performs his trick shot show at

the SMGA's May 22 clinic at Olney Golf Park.

Members of the SMGA stand at attention as Darius Rucker, lead singer,

Hootie and the Blowfish, sings the national anthem during the

tournament's opening ceremonies.


Two-time women's world long driving champion Lee Brandon

highlights the importance of core strength

in a golf swing at the August 16 clinic.


SMGA President Jim Estes works with
Justin Johnson using the Solorider golf cart.


SMGA President Jim Estes and combat
wounded veterans at the May 17 clinic
l to r Ramon Padilla, Jeff Hensley, Brian Wagner, and Dan Nivens


Jim Estes provides bunker play instruction at the April 26 clinic.


Jace Badia and the Solorider golf cart at SMGA's April 5 clinic


Darius Rucker, right, lead singer, Hootie and the Blowfish, sings the
Star Spangled Banner as members of the Salute Military Golf Association
stand at attention. TOM MURRAY tmurray@thesunnews.com


SMGA veteran Daniel Nevins during the 2008 Hootie and the Blowfish
Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am. Singer/Songwriter Josh Kelley
and Golf Channel Personality Perry Swenson look on.
TOM MURRAY tmurray@thesunnews.com

 

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