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  <title>RISE WITH US. Stories From The Special Olympics USA Games Golf Event (044)</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt”. These are the inspirational words from organizer Alana Brahler for the USA Games Special Olympics golf athletes. On this episode we cover a unique golf event that transforms both the lives of the participants and the people that support them.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Colin travels to Seattle WA for The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games (https://www.specialolympicsusagames.org/) Golf event held at The Willows Run Golf Courses (http://willowsrun.com/), where he speaks to the athletes, parents, volunteers and coaches to experience the pure, unfiltered energy and joy that is felt with every single swing of the club.

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"The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games showcased the abilities of athletes with intellectual disabilities, promoted the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport, and celebrated the transformative power of Special Olympics". - Beth Knox, President and CEO, 2018 Special Olympics USA Games
Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!
As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.
I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.
I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.
Click to join &amp;gt;&amp;gt; https://patreon.com/Modgolf
I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin

Episode Highlights
 
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 Colin Interviewing North Carolina Special Olympics Athlete Andro Keck
 
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 Rhode Island Level 1 Competitor Keith Wilcox Jr. and His Parents
 
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 Event Organizer Alana Brahler Spent Hours Each Day Handwriting Scores
 
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 Level 1 Competitor Tony Beauchaine From North Carolina
 
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 KPMG caddie volunteers Chris Broda and Thomas Bergamasco
 
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 Hole In One! Kentucky Level 3 Players Dennis Gaines and John Mullins
 
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 Level 4 Athlete Andro Keck and His Coach Vince Powierski Special Guest: Steve Jubb, PGA - CEO/Executive Director of The National Alliance for Accessible Golf.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Colin travels to Seattle WA for <strong><a href="https://www.specialolympicsusagames.org/" rel="nofollow">The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games</a></strong> Golf event held at <a href="http://willowsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">The Willows Run Golf Courses</a>, where he speaks to the athletes, parents, volunteers and coaches to experience the pure, unfiltered energy and joy that is felt with every single swing of the club.</p>

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<img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/jJgNjRBe.jpg" alt=""></p>

<p>&quot;The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games showcased the abilities of athletes with intellectual disabilities, promoted the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport, and celebrated the transformative power of Special Olympics&quot;. - Beth Knox, President and CEO, 2018 Special Olympics USA Games</p>

<hr>

<p><strong>Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!</strong></p>

<p>As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I&#39;ve been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.</p>

<p>I&#39;m excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.</p>

<p>I&#39;m offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.</p>

<p>Click to join &gt;&gt; <a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/Modgolf</a></p>

<p>I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin</p>

<hr>

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<strong>Episode Highlights</strong></p>

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 <strong>Colin Interviewing North Carolina Special Olympics Athlete Andro Keck</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/xuTL53oY.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Rhode Island Level 1 Competitor Keith Wilcox Jr. and His Parents</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/QVgY5yIy.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Event Organizer Alana Brahler Spent Hours Each Day Handwriting Scores</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/RigTY4At.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Level 1 Competitor Tony Beauchaine From North Carolina</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
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 <strong>KPMG caddie volunteers Chris Broda and Thomas Bergamasco</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/4Ki8xC5W.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Hole In One! Kentucky Level 3 Players Dennis Gaines and John Mullins</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/LE2q0gMV.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Level 4 Athlete Andro Keck and His Coach Vince Powierski</strong></p><p>Special Guest: Steve Jubb, PGA - CEO/Executive Director of The National Alliance for Accessible Golf.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Colin travels to Seattle WA for <strong><a href="https://www.specialolympicsusagames.org/" rel="nofollow">The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games</a></strong> Golf event held at <a href="http://willowsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">The Willows Run Golf Courses</a>, where he speaks to the athletes, parents, volunteers and coaches to experience the pure, unfiltered energy and joy that is felt with every single swing of the club.</p>

<p></b><br>
<img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/jJgNjRBe.jpg" alt=""></p>

<p>&quot;The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games showcased the abilities of athletes with intellectual disabilities, promoted the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport, and celebrated the transformative power of Special Olympics&quot;. - Beth Knox, President and CEO, 2018 Special Olympics USA Games</p>

<hr>

<p><strong>Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!</strong></p>

<p>As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I&#39;ve been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.</p>

<p>I&#39;m excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.</p>

<p>I&#39;m offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.</p>

<p>Click to join &gt;&gt; <a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/Modgolf</a></p>

<p>I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin</p>

<hr>

<p></b><br>
<strong>Episode Highlights</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/FQsNqc_R.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Colin Interviewing North Carolina Special Olympics Athlete Andro Keck</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/xuTL53oY.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Rhode Island Level 1 Competitor Keith Wilcox Jr. and His Parents</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/QVgY5yIy.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Event Organizer Alana Brahler Spent Hours Each Day Handwriting Scores</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/RigTY4At.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Level 1 Competitor Tony Beauchaine From North Carolina</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/1FjETWgg.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>KPMG caddie volunteers Chris Broda and Thomas Bergamasco</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/4Ki8xC5W.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Hole In One! Kentucky Level 3 Players Dennis Gaines and John Mullins</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/LE2q0gMV.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Level 4 Athlete Andro Keck and His Coach Vince Powierski</strong></p><p>Special Guest: Steve Jubb, PGA - CEO/Executive Director of The National Alliance for Accessible Golf.</p>]]>
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