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Beyond the Game
Stories of Healing, Growth, and Connection Through Golf
At Links to Freedom, golf is more than a game — it is a pathway to healing, confidence, camaraderie, and renewed purpose for wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. Beyond the Game is where we share the stories, insights, instruction, program updates, and community impact that make our mission possible. From adaptive golf instruction and participant success stories to volunteer highlights, special events, and perspectives from PGA Professionals and community partners, this blog reflects the life-changing power of connection both on and off the course.
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It Takes More Than a PGA Professional
Adaptive golf is about more than the swing. Discover the people behind every lesson—and how a community of participants, instructors, volunteers, donors, and partners makes healing, confidence, and connection possible.
Patrick Feindt, PGA
Jul 225 min read


Progress Replaces Doubt
Discover how adaptive golf helps wounded, ill, and injured service members rebuild self-belief, overcome doubt, and rediscover what's possible.
Patrick Feindt, PGA
Jul 143 min read


The Power of Camaraderie in Adaptive Golf
A PGA Pros shares what he has learned about the impact of camaraderie in Adaptive Golf. Throughout military service, trust and camaraderie become part of everyday life. When that chapter ends, many veterans find themselves searching for opportunities to reconnect with others who simply understand.
Patrick Feindt, PGA
Jun 294 min read


Strengthening Leadership. Expanding Impact.
Links to Freedom Golf Foundation is pleased to announce that PGA Professional Patrick Feindt has accepted the position of Director of Strategic Development & Partnerships.
This new leadership role reflects Links to Freedom's continued commitment to strengthening programs, expanding partnerships, supporting instructors, and increasing opportunities for wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and their families to experience the life-changing benefits of adapti
Kelli VanDenBerg
Jun 163 min read


PGA Pro talks about Adaptive Golf: Building Confidence Through Consistency
A PGA Pros perspective of how The golfers who improve most consistently are often those who learn to control their tempo, maintain balance, and return the clubface to the ball more reliably.
Patrick Feindt, PGA
Jun 143 min read


Adaptive Golf Instruction: Meeting Every Player Where They Are
A PGA Pros perspective of how Adaptive Golf is changing lives for our wounded, ill and injured service members.
Patrick Feindt, PGA
Jun 13 min read


Beyond the Game: How Adaptive Golf Is Changing Lives
A PGA Pros perspective of how Adaptive Golf is changing lives for our wounded, ill and injured service members.
Patrick Feindt, PGA
May 262 min read


Leadership Transition at Links to Freedom Golf Foundation
Honoring Our Founder and Looking Ahead For nearly two decades, Links to Freedom has been a place of healing, connection, and purpose for our nation’s wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families. At the heart of this mission is our founder, Steve Greiner, PGA Professional. In 2008, at Fort Belvoir, Steve recognized a need—to address not only the physical injuries of war, but also the invisible wounds carried by so many returning service members. Through his vi
Kelli VanDenBerg
Apr 292 min read


Upcoming L2F Benefit Tournament to Feature Cassy Tully Golf Art
Winchester, VA - Links to Freedom's 7th Annual Veterans Day Weekend Golf Benefit, hosted by Winchester Country Club in Winchester, VA,...
Kelli VanDenBerg
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Winchester Country Club Hosts 7th Annual Veterans Day Weekend Tournament
"Links to Freedom was formed to implement Wounded Warrior and Disabled Veteran rehabilitative golf programs at military and civilian golf...
Kelli VanDenBerg
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Blind Veteran Discovering New Passion with Links to Freedom
(Alexandria, Va.) – Links to Freedom, a leader in sports rehabilitation, registered its first blind golfer into their national-leading...
Kelli VanDenBerg
Sep 6, 20243 min read


Read about Links to Freedom in the MVO Task Force Connect August 2024 Newsletter
Have you ever thought, “What’s a day without golf like?” “Just kidding — I have no idea,” as they would say at Links to Freedom Golf...
Kelli VanDenBerg
Aug 3, 20241 min read
Carl E. Ey will be the 43rd Coach Inaugurated into the Washington Metropolitan Slow Pitch All of Fame
Happy to share this recognition of our very own, Carl E. Ey. Congratulations Carl, this is pretty cool!!! Carl began playing slow-pitch...
Kelli VanDenBerg
Jan 15, 20241 min read


Kendy Vierling, LPGA receives the 2023 David Wortman Citizen of the Year Award
Dr. Kendy K. Vierling, LPGA, a volunteer at Links to Freedom, in Lorton, Va., is the recipient of the 2023 Middle Atlantic PGA’s (MAPGA)...
Kelli VanDenBerg
Jan 7, 20241 min read


Links to Freedom Golf Foundation as joined NVBDC Military & Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force
Read the entire Press Release here: https://nvbdctaskforce.org/links-to-freedom-golf-foundation-has-joined-nvbdc-military-veteran-organiz...
Kelli VanDenBerg
Aug 4, 20231 min read


L2F Hosts Coach Ron Rivera
Thank you to Coach Rivera and Jonathan Allen for spending the evening with L2F and the troops!
Kelli VanDenBerg
Feb 27, 20231 min read


L2F In The News (Local NBC, Washington D.C.)
NBC Channel 4 “HARRIS’ HEROES” GOLF PROGRAM HELPS VETERANS AND FAMILIES REHABILITATE Many disabled vets struggle to reconnect with their...
Kelli VanDenBerg
Feb 27, 20231 min read
The 2021 Links to Freedom Cup hosts Jim Lepera
The Links to Freedom Cup Hosts Masters Emmy Winner, Jim Lepera ““Links to Freedom is a free program that makes the game of golf a reality...
Kelli VanDenBerg
Feb 27, 20233 min read


1SG (Retired) Tony Henry Selected To Participate in Bush Institute Warrior Open
Tony was selected to participate in the Bush Institute Warrior Open presented by AT&T. Playing golf with President George W. Bush from...
Kelli VanDenBerg
Feb 27, 20231 min read


Nancy Lopez and the Military Women's Memorial
A special thanks to Ms. Nancy Lopez and the Military Women's Memorial for a great evening of stories and camaraderie. Having some...
Kelli VanDenBerg
Feb 27, 20231 min read
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