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For Wounded Veterans, Golf Is More Than Just a Game

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Nick Kimmel, who lost both legs and his left arm in an explosion in Afganistan in 2011, was a expert golfer before his injury and in 2016 taught himself to play swing his clubs with only his right arm. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Nick Kimmel, who lost both legs and his left arm in an explosion in Afganistan in 2011, was a expert golfer before his injury and in 2016 taught himself to play swing his clubs with only his right arm. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Nick Kimmel, who lost both legs and his left arm in an explosion in Afganistan in 2011, was a expert golfer before his injury and in 2016 taught himself to play swing his clubs with only his right arm. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Nick Kimmel, who lost both legs and his left arm in an explosion in Afganistan in 2011, was a expert golfer before his injury and in 2016 taught himself to play swing his clubs with only his right arm. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Nick Kimmel, who lost both legs and his left arm in an explosion in Afganistan in 2011, was a expert golfer before his injury and in 2016 taught himself to play swing his clubs with only his right arm. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Nick Kimmel, who lost both legs and his left arm in an explosion in Afganistan in 2011, was a expert golfer before his injury and in 2016 taught himself to play swing his clubs with only his right arm. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Jesse Williamson, a double amputee, teeing off on the 1st hole at Shinnecock Hills on the first day of the Simpson Cup competition. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Jesse Williamson, a double amputee, teeing off on the 1st hole at Shinnecock Hills on the first day of the Simpson Cup competition. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The opening ceremony for the Simpson Cup on Sunday evening at Shinnecock Hill Golf Club. DANA SHAW

The opening ceremony for the Simpson Cup on Sunday evening at Shinnecock Hill Golf Club. DANA SHAW

The opening ceremony for the Simpson Cup on Sunday evening at Shinnecock Hill Golf Club. DANA SHAW

The opening ceremony for the Simpson Cup on Sunday evening at Shinnecock Hill Golf Club. DANA SHAW

John Simpson addresses the crowd at the opening ceremony on Sunday evening. DANA SHAW

John Simpson addresses the crowd at the opening ceremony on Sunday evening. DANA SHAW

The Simpson Cup. DANA SHAW

The Simpson Cup. DANA SHAW

Retired United States Army four-star General David McKiernan presents John Simpson with the Army Distinguished Public Service Award. DANA SHAW

Retired United States Army four-star General David McKiernan presents John Simpson with the Army Distinguished Public Service Award. DANA SHAW

Retired United States Army four-star General David McKiernan presents John Simpson with the Army Distinguished Public Service Award. DANA SHAW

Retired United States Army four-star General David McKiernan presents John Simpson with the Army Distinguished Public Service Award. DANA SHAW

Nick Kimmel tees off for Team USA during the Simpson Cup at Shinnecock Hill golf Club on Tuesday morning. DANA SHAW

Nick Kimmel tees off for Team USA during the Simpson Cup at Shinnecock Hill golf Club on Tuesday morning. DANA SHAW

The Simpson Cup at Shinnecock Hill golf Club on Tuesday morning. DANA SHAW

The Simpson Cup at Shinnecock Hill golf Club on Tuesday morning. DANA SHAW

The Simpson Cup at Shinnecock Hill golf Club on Tuesday morning. DANA SHAW

The Simpson Cup at Shinnecock Hill golf Club on Tuesday morning. DANA SHAW

authorMichael Wright on Oct 9, 2024
Nick Kimmel stood at the first tee of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, the fabled U.S. Open venue, gripped his 1-wood, glanced at his target and ripped a drive toward the... more

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