{"id":166421,"date":"2024-05-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=166421"},"modified":"2024-05-03T16:26:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T16:26:17","slug":"foundation-hosts-annual-ben-hogan-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=166421","title":{"rendered":"Foundation hosts annual Ben Hogan Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hundreds of Soldiers gathered April 26 at the Courses of Clear Creek to partake in the annual Ben Hogan Classic golf scramble.<\/p>\n

Hogan, in the prime of his professional golf career, decided to put his passion aside and join the Army to serve in World War II. Now the Ben Hogan Foundation carries on Hogan\u2019s legacy in different ways including hosting the Ben Hogan Classic at Fort Cavazos.<\/p>\n

The free, three-person scramble is a highly anticipated event. Each year active-duty Soldiers line up to register for it and the 200 spots fill up within an hour. Chad Cruson, executive director of the Ben Hogan Foundation, said it is clear to see how important this event is to the Soldiers.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the most popular military appreciation golf event here at Fort Cavazos, and we\u2019re just excited and thrilled and honored to be able to provide it,\u201d he said. \u201cHaving the ability to thank Soldiers in person for what they do for us \u2014 for their service. To shake their hands and look them in the eye, it\u2019s an excellent opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Throughout the event, participants were treated to food, drinks, swag bags and unique activities at some of the holes including cornhole and using a hand-held cannon to make their first shot at one of the holes instead of using their driver.<\/p>\n

The event couldn\u2019t have run smoothly without the support of the more than two dozen volunteers who jumped at the opportunity to be a part of the beloved golf scramble.<\/p>\n

Donna Bonk, board member for the Ben Hogan Foundation, has been volunteering at the Fort Cavazos Ben Hogan Classic since 2016, flying in from Michigan to do so. She said meeting the Soldiers, thanking them for their service and speaking to them about their day-to-day life in the military is what has made the event so special to her.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always said it\u2019s a day for us to serve the Soldiers because they serve us all year long,\u201d she said. \u201cBut I\u2019ve come to realize I think this is equally as important for the volunteers because we walk away with very full hearts after this.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like a very, very proud American every time I come down here,\u201d she continued. \u201cEvery single time. I learn something new about what\u2019s going on in the world and what\u2019s being done from the Fort (Cavazos) perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sgt. 1st Class Miguel Melo, III Armored Corps Inspector General\u2019s Office, was incredibly excited to be participating in the Ben Hogan Classic for the second year in a row. He said the event is a huge morale boost for Soldiers at the Great Place, providing a break from their fast-paced work days.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you\u2019re afforded the opportunity to come out here \u2026 take it,\u201d he said. \u201cSoldiers that do have the opportunity \u2026 to come play at the Ben Hogan, come and get your swing on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brig. Gen. Tom Feltey, III Armored Corps deputy commanding general of maneuver, made some brief opening remarks before the golfers were sent onto the course.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you to the Ben Hogan Foundation for putting this awesome event on \u2026 and all of the volunteers that are out here in order to make this happen,\u201d he said. \u201cAlso a big shoutout to all of our Garrison staff that makes everything happen at the installation behind the scenes. We know you\u2019re the ones that make this happen. As we reflect on this awesome event and everyone coming together \u2026 this is what makes this place the Great Place.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information on the Ben Hogan Foundation, visit\u00a0https:\/\/benhoganfoundation.org\/<\/a><\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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