/teamtitleist/b/hole-in-one-stories/posts/golfing-in-afghanistan EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) Golfing. Retrieving the balls is difficult. (see the assault weapon in the background) With the stress of war, the EOD specialists like to hit golf balls inbetween missions. This is Sgt. Aaron Hale 760then-USTelligent Community 10https://www.titleist.com.sg/teamtitleist/b/hole-in-one-stories/posts/golfing-in-afghanistanSun, 26 Feb 2012 15:08:35 GMT9ab519fc-5311-4952-85cd-0a0ceffb73fb:d4a7c1c8-8aa8-460c-93df-75fd00f8998bMark A0<p>Ohio Blind Golf is part of American Blind Golf, a National 501C3 golfing organization for those who are blind or significantly visually impaired. &nbsp;Each year Ohio hosts the National Match Play Championships of Blind Golf. &nbsp;During the tournament, funds are raised for charitable causes. &nbsp;In 2012 we are proud to support the Wounded Warrior Project and specifically Sgt. Aaron Hale who we are saddened to report was tragically blinded a few months after the above photo was taken. &nbsp;He was injured doing his job protecting all of us. &nbsp;Many thanks to Titleist for assisting Ohio Blind Golf in our pursuits to assist Aaron and his family. &nbsp;He is truly an American Hero!!!</p> <p>Fairways &amp; greens,</p> <p>Mark D. Arnold</p> <p>Co-Director American Blind Golf</p> <img src="https://www.titleist.com.sg/teamtitleist/aggbug?PostID=44503&AppID=168&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.titleist.com.sg/teamtitleist/b/hole-in-one-stories/posts/golfing-in-afghanistanThu, 22 Sep 2011 02:54:09 GMT9ab519fc-5311-4952-85cd-0a0ceffb73fb:d4a7c1c8-8aa8-460c-93df-75fd00f8998bKelly H0<p>This is SSG Hale. &nbsp;EOD Team Leader &quot;Bomb squad&quot; </p> <p>Our Hero!!! </p> <img src="https://www.titleist.com.sg/teamtitleist/aggbug?PostID=44503&AppID=168&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">