Ken Green: The Real Golf Comeback Story Of 2010

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Published: April 27, 2010

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Three weeks ago Tiger Woods returned from a five month self-imposed exile to finish fourth at the Masters.

So what…big deal.

Last weekend Ken Green returned to the Champions Tour for the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf a year after having the lower portion of right leg amputated as a result of a car accident that also took the lives of his brother, his long-time girlfriend and his dog.

A tragedy of this magnitude is enough to drive even the most light-hearted individual into a deep depression. 

Let’s just say that Green has, well, never been known as a light-hearted kind of guy.  In fact, he has spent more than a decade battling inner demons on the course and depression off the course.

The first thought that came across the minds of many was that this is precisely the type of event that could drive Green into the darkest depths of despair.

But instead of heading down that dark road most expected him to travel, Green decided to head in the opposite direction with the game of golf guiding his way. 

Green completely engrossed himself in his rehabilitation with the intention of one day returning to the Champions Tour.

Aside from re-discovering his love for the game, golf also provided Green with a much needed outlet during this difficult time in his life. 

And Green was by no means forced to make this journey alone.

Numerous members of the PGA Tour decided to donate a portion of their Wednesday pro-am earnings to Green during the 2009 season.  In addition, an outing in Palm Beach Florida last November raised more than $400,000 to help cover Green’s medical expenses…with “help” being the operative word when considering the cost of health care in America.  

As the New Year rung in, Green was more determined than ever to make his way back onto the Champions Tour; only life had ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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