The inaugural Patriot Golf Day on September 1, 2007 was inspired by Capt. Dan Rooney, a PGA Professional and USGA member from Broken Arrow, Okla. The one-day fundraiser resulted in donations of more than $1.1 million to support the families of veterans who have been injured or perished in the line of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan.

The nationwide campaign was originated by Rooney, founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation (formerly Fallen Heroes Foundation). Patriot Golf Day is jointly supported by The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association. This past year, contributions were received from more than 3,200 golf facilities nationwide. On Patriot Golf Day, golfers at public facilities added an extra dollar to their greens fee, and private facilities asked for donations.

Video courtesy of CBS and the PGA of America.