Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl and Freedom Mobility Foundation 2024 Golf Challenge with Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
November 11, 2024 @ 7:30AM — 4:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Wildhorse Golf Club at Robson Ranch: 9400 Ed Robson, Blvd. A Denton, TX 76207 Get Directions
Join us for golf and a fun experience to support our Heroes!
Welcome to the 4th Annual Freedom Mobility Foundation Veterans Day Golf Challenge with the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl as the presenting sponsor along with the 4th year of sponsorship by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. So, will you continue to support our physically impaired recipients? This year we are fundraising for two disabled veterans who plan to play in the tournament with the presentation of their vehicles at the Armed Forces Bowl in December.
Meet our 2 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Recipients of Modified/Adapted Vehicles:
Enlisting in 2000, Sgt Carla Best, USA, served in various roles, including vehicle mechanic Team Chief and Air Movement Officer for 1st COSCOM. While riding in a convoy, they were ambushed by multiple IEDs. Carla's vehicle bore the brunt of the explosion, resulting in severe leg injuries and the amputation of her left leg above the knee.
Despite the challenges, Carla's resilience and determination never waned. In her post-military life, she found solace and purpose through para-hockey. Alongside her commitment to her club, Carla is also training diligently for a spot on the women's national sled hockey team, showcasing her unwavering dedication and competitive spirit.
After leaving military service as an F-16 Crew Chief in the Air National Guard, Sgt. Josh Meyer, USAF, moved to Boulder, CO where he loves to be outdoors with his family especially skiing, hiking, and fly fishing on the many rivers in Colorado.
In January 2024, Josh came down with sepsis after having the flu. He experienced complications from this resulting in his becoming a quadruple amputee. Josh is scheduled to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in August 2024 for follow on care.
From our Golf Tournament fundraising, both Carla and Josh will be receiving 4X4 or All-Wheel Drive vehicles with adaptive equipment to help them with their mobility needs. Both Carla and Josh are receiving donated vehicles with adaptive modifications provided by Freedom Mobility Foundation fundraising!!
Tentative Schedule
- 7:30 am - Check in begins; drop bags at Valet Podium for non-Robson players; Robson players proceed to check in table on patio to get assignment.
- All Players: Be sure to stop by the check-in area to buy putting contest ball(s), mulligans, and 50-50 tickets.
- 7:45 am - Breakfast and coffee being served on the patio. Practice on Driving Range is open.
- 8:45 am - Clear off Driving Range for Putting Contest and Parachute Jump Team.
- Putting Contest at 9:00 am. Meet on practice green; contest in groups of 50.
- 9:25 am All Veteran Group Parachute Jump Team.
- 9:30 - 9:45 am
- Group Photo of all golfers and jumpers.
- Welcome by Kevin Pottinger, Chairman of Freedom Mobility Foundation, and Brant Ringler, Executive Director of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl.
- Rules, Contests, Golfing Info by Craig Pullen, Wildhorse Golf Club Golf Pro.
- 9:45 am Drive golf carts to starting holes.
- 10:00 am Shot Gun Start.
- Approximately 3 pm barbecue served at the end of the tournament with closing remarks from Karl Ellis, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. Recognition of all sponsors and awarding of prizes.
- There also will be many games and fun prizes along the golf course!!