Warrior Open Golf Tournament

October 10, 2011 3:19 PM

Today is the first round of the Warrior Open, a golf tournament for servicemen who were severely wounded in the Global War on Terror. There are 20 entrants. Here are pictures from the practice round.

It's being sponsored by President George W. Bush, but please, let's not turn this post into an anti-Bush hate fest. This is about the gutsy soldiers who aren't letting their wounds stop them from living. (I don't know if I'd have that much courage.)

posted by Chocolate Pickle (8 comments total)

What a thing is "about" varies on the person.

You look at these pictures and see men defying their disabilities.

I look at these pictures and see something else.
posted by Trurl at 3:27 PM on October 10, 2011 [1 favorite]

Really? Because when I look at the macro view of these photos, I see the same thing as you. When I look at the micro version however I see people defying disabilities. It's like an optical illusion, two subjects in one photo.
posted by Keith Talent at 3:32 PM on October 10, 2011

None of those dudes better be usin' a golf cart!
posted by bpm140 at 3:48 PM on October 10, 2011

If you can ever call such a thing photogenic, these injuries are easier to embrace and pay tribute to--and, by extension, feel good about in that time-honored way--than those who have been turned into shades by PTSD or traumatic brain injuries.

Would sure like to see Dubya partnering with one of those folks for a round, and have to talk them through it. Just for a taste of what their families will go through all day for the rest of their lives.
posted by oneironaut at 3:53 PM on October 10, 2011 [3 favorites]

About the Bush Center

The George W. Bush Presidential Center inspires ideas, innovation and action for a freer and better world. Work at the Bush Center is based on the principles that guided President and Mrs. Bush throughout their lives:

• Freedom is universal.
• Each human life is precious.
• To whom much is given, much is required.
• The marketplace is the best way to allocate resources.
posted by Trurl at 3:59 PM on October 10, 2011 [1 favorite]

That man really loves golf.
posted by absalom at 4:06 PM on October 10, 2011 [1 favorite]

trurl - i had to actually see that for myself. that list is truly surreal.
posted by rude.boy at 4:15 PM on October 10, 2011

• Now, watch this drive!
posted by thelonius at 4:17 PM on October 10, 2011 [3 favorites]