Caddie School for Soldiers’ Post

Darren is a brilliant guy, great caddie and an amazing mentor as well as being a superb ambassador for Caddie School for Soldiers With him on the bag you’ll do just great!

An amazing experience for one of the Caddie School for Soldiers recent graduates Paul Riley, who had the chance to caddy for YouTube golf influencer Matt Fryer Golf at The Duke's, St. Andrews as he attempted to break par on the front 9. Since graduation, Paul is now embracing his life as a caddie and looping at the wonderful DUMBARNIE GOLF LINKS and honed his his skills under the watchful eye of Davy Gilchrist This is why the Caddie School for Soldiers exists, providing veterans with a positive avenue to help heal and deliver with the challenges they have and experiencing since leaving full time military service. Kohler Co. David Scott Ellenore Hobkirk Bill DeBoer Richard Rytman Graeme Tones Nick Dougherty Gary Sinise Foundation David DeSmith David Rennie Ken McIntosh On Course Foundation The PGA Please take a look when you have some free time. The link to the full YouTube video is here: https://lnkd.in/dP9wy-Fr

Great to see Caddie School for Soldiers alumni and mentor Ben Stevens caddy at the recent Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Pro Am Sahalee Country Club Ben caddied for Christie Kerr and Gabrielle Ruffles. He also managed to catch up with Seattle Seahawks coach, Mike MacDonald. Great work Ben! Wounded Warrior Project Gary Sinise Foundation Richard Rytman Kohler Co. St Andrews Links Bill DeBoer Ellenore Hobkirk Peak Scientific Graeme Tones David Scott Davy Gilchrist Sean Sutherland Golf Channel The Golfer's Journal

The Caddie School for Soldiers (CSS) was born from the inspiration of American writer Don Snyder. After dealing with his own mental illness, he felt compelled to become a caddie in Scotland. In 2019, CSS was established in St. Andrews, Scotland, through a partnership with the late Graham Proctor's St. Andrews Legacy and the support of the Kohler family and Company. The school provides veterans from the U.S., U.K., and Canada with a month-long training experience, allowing them to leave behind real-world responsibilities and learn the skills needed to work as caddies. Through this unique program, veterans find healing, relaxation, camaraderie, and renewed belief in themselves. The chance to immerse themselves in the story of their golfer and be of service on the course contributes to their healing journey. Mission: The CSS aims to empower veterans by bringing them to St. Andrews for a month of intensive caddie training. By immersing them in this unique experience, CSS helps them heal and find renewed purpose. Program Details: Location: Soldiers from America, Canada, and the UK live together for a month at The Home For Soldiers in St. Andrews. Training: They train daily at the magnificent Dukes Course. Healing Experience: Some soldiers have wounds preventing them from working as caddies, but they gain healing experiences that strengthen them and renew their faith in life. Career Opportunities: Graduates have gone on to work at prestigious golf courses, including The Old Course, Royal Liverpool, Royal Portrush, Dumbarnie Links, Cabot Cliffs, Cabot Links, Coral Creek, and The Country Club. Impact: Witnessing this healing process and providing soldiers with a new skill to earn a living has been a privilege. The school has gained global recognition and support from organizations like The Gary Sinise Foundation, The On Course Foundation, The Navy SEAL Foundation, The Royal Marines Charity, and The Wounded Warrior Project.

80 years ago today the Allied Forces launched the largest invasion seen in the modern world. So many brave souls set out that day to liberate Europe from the tyranny of Nazi Germany. Not all made it back. We salute every man, woman and animal who played a part which slowly but surely helped turn the tide of the war. So many made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could have a tomorrow! We will always remember them!