On Course Foundation veterans program reaches 45 states

On Course Foundation has added hundreds of new golf-employment opportunities across 45 states as a vehicle for wounded military veterans to develop careers in the golf industry.

The organization’s new and existing employer partners include Century Golf, Dormie Network, Golf Pride, Invited, Landscapes Unlimited, Marriott Golf, TaylorMade Golf, Topgolf Callaway Brands, TPC Network, and Troon. On Course Foundation places its members in course operations, golf marketing, sales, merchandising, food and beverage, product manufacturing, and other positions.

Using golf to facilitate physical and mental recoveries of wounded, injured and sick veterans, and harvest newfound confidence into careers in golf, On Course Foundation conducts free educational programs in 15 states. Curriculum focuses on playing golf and golf business skills.

“Servicemen and women possess tremendous work ethic and discipline learned in the military and carried to the civilian business world,” said Shauna Snyder, military liaison and employment manager for On Course Foundation. “In a giving-back way, golf companies are increasingly stepping up to help our nation’s heroes overcome their physical and hidden wounds.”

“If it wasn’t for On Course Foundation, I’d be lost,” said Craig Richardson, an Air Force veteran with an amputated right leg, left knee injuries and a shattered humerus on his shoulders. “On Course Foundation helped me learn the game and business of golf, and facilitated my employment with Callaway, VPAR, and now Baltusrol Golf Club.”

On Course Foundation’s work is propelled by sponsorships and grants from Charles Schwab, Apollo Global Management, Barclays, CSX, J.P. Morgan, KPMG and other corporations. Golf companies and individuals also financially contribute to the organization in a salute to the military, the game of golf and improving lives that might have completely spiraled downward.

The foundation was established in 2010 by John Simpson, the former agent of Nick Faldo and 17 other major tournament winners, and now counts more than 2,000 U.S. and U.K. veterans as members, helping them achieve physical, mental, social, professional, and financial stability.