PGA Tour supports America's service members, Families

By Tim HippsJuly 8, 2008

BETHESDA, Md. - Since 2005, PGA Tour Charities Inc. - in conjunction with players, corporate partners and fans - has generated more than $2.4 million for military groups that are part of the Department of Defense's America Supports You program, including:

Homes For Our Troops - a non-profit organization supported by PGA Tour member Phil Mickelson that adapts or builds new homes designed for military men and women returning to America with serious injuries and disabilities. (www.homesforourtroops.org)

Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund - a non-profit organization supported by Tour member Rory Sabbatini that serves the families of military personnel lost in performance of their duty. (www.fallenheroesfund.org)

Naval Special Warfare Foundation - a non-profit organization supported by Tour member Jerry Kelly dedicated to providing educational and motivational support, promoting health and welfare programs for the Naval Special Warfare community, and perpetuating the history and heritage of the U.S. Naval Commandos. (www.nswfoundation.org)

Operation Homefront - a non-profit organization supported by Tour member Cory Pavin that provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind, and to the wounded warriors when they return home. (www.operationhomefront.net)

Special Operations Warrior Foundation - a non-profit organization supported by Mickelson dedicated to providing free college scholarships and educational counseling to the children of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps Special Operations personnel lost in performance of their duty. (www.specialsops.org)

Wounded Warrior Project - a non-profit organization supported by Tour members Frank Lickliter, Nick Watney and Jason Gore dedicated to honoring and empowering wounded warriors. (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)