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<h2>Being a part of the inaugural ParaLong Drive Worlds was, in a word, inspiring.</h2>
<p>The event welcomed the Golf Channel and featured disabled golfers from 10 countries with champions crowned in Overall, leg amputee, multiple amputee, a one-arm, paramobile-paralyzed, wounded soldier, and women’s divisions.  The champion was crowned with over a 400 yard drive.</p>
<p>For me the highlight was hosting 3 year old, one-armed golfer, Tommy Morrissey.  Tommy was born with a short-arm but picked up the game of golf at 18 months old.  Again and again, I watched him hit a golf ball 100 yards! At one point, Andre Carrier, COO of Eureka Casino Resort, asked for a photo op.  He laid down and put a tee and golf ball in his mouth.  Unprompted, Tommy did what he does best and hit the ball!   (I’ll include the photo or video)</p>
<p>Most of the logistics for the ParaLong Drive Worlds were produced by the Mesquite Local Organizing Committee - an all volunteer group. Having volunteers for a large-scale event is necessary and they can elevate but coordination can be tough.  The key is communication and an established chain of command.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="15520,15522,15523" column_number="2" grayscale="no" images_space="gallery_with_space"][vc_column_text]</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f7daf1; padding: 5px;">Event Planning 101 </span></p>
<h5 style="text-align: left;">Volunteers are invaluable.</h5>
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