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  • By Senior Airman Jette Carr
  • 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --  PGA Class A golf professionals from Texas Tech University gave Air Commandos tips and tricks of the trade in an instructional class at the driving range at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 20.

Robert Kearney, head golf professional at Texas Tech University, and Greg Winter, general manager of the Rawls Course, gave individual instruction to all those present, tailored to each person's skill level.

"Being in such close proximity to an Air Force Base and having grown up in a military family, I thought this was a great opportunity for us to give back to the service men and women and thank them for all they do," said Kearney.

This sentiment was not lost on the Airmen whose golf swings were improved.

"I appreciate the fact they came out here, free of charge, and gave us some tips on our game - that's really the best thing," said Master Sgt. Aaron Barber, 3rd Special Operations Squadron unit training manager. "They also thanked us for our service. That's awesome!"

Barber said he would enjoy more golf clinics. He sees it as a way for more Airmen to have an opportunity to learn the game.

This clinic not only helped beginners, but also gave veterans of the sport a chance to learn.
After nearly 20 years of playing golf, Barber was given instruction to up his consistency, an aspect of the game he said he needed more of.

As Kearney and Winter packed up their clubs and drove home, their students remained on the range for a time, concentrating on implementing all the new things they had learned. Each had a patch of dirt to the side where their strikes at the ball left a mark on the field of grass, a visual representation of their desire to improve.

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