Military man's day is made at Humana Challenge
While all members of the military were honored Saturday at the Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation, the day was especially memorable for four wounded warriors.
- Jan. 20, 2013
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While all members of the military were honored Saturday at the Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation, the day was especially memorable for four wounded warriors.
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Former President Bill Clinton casually roamed the grounds of PGA West on Thursday morning, chatting up the crowd on hand for the Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation, trading stories with the likes of Hall of Fame golfers Billy Casper and Gary Player, signing autographs and stopping to watch people on stationary bikes pedal for smoothies.
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PGA Tour rookie Russell Henley birdied his final five holes en route to winning the Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday.
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In the pro shop at Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert is a flag from the 2012 Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation. It is signed to the membership at Ironwood from an honorary member of the club, 2012 Humana Challenge winner Mark Wilson.
Listen to former President Bill Clinton discuss his involvement at the Humana Challenge, and it can be difficult to figure out which he's more excited about — the health care conference he hosts or the PGA Tour golf event. Read more ...FULL COVERAGE:
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Mark Wilson laughs a bit at the idea of being labeled a golfer whose success only comes on the West Coast.
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