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There are no
walls in Judy Alvarez’s office. No windows or ceilings, just
fresh air and a bagful of hope and promise. For more than 20
years, Alvarez, a PGA and LPGA Professional, has been the
“CEO” of her domain at one of many practice ranges
throughout the country where she has met men and women in
search of a new chapter in their lives. Golf has been their
vehicle, and Alvarez has been the driver.
For the first
time, comes a narrative that takes you into the environment
of teacher-student that extends beyond a traditional
“how-to” book. The teaching career of Alvarez moves like the
eye of the camera as Judy provides her expertise to the
physically-challenged. The stories will provide inspiration
to those living with disabilities, their families and golf
professionals dedicated to improving their students’ quality
of life. Judy Alvarez’s teaching career began with the
physically-challenged, and it is because of that unique
starting point that we discover how any golf professional
can move into unchartered teaching territory.
Broken
Tees and Mended Hearts
serves up a
remarkable series of stories and images involving civilians
and many of our nation’s heroes of the armed services. You
will discover, as did Judy, that her students underwent
extraordinary means and with minimal complaint to achieve a
level of peace with a golf club in their hands.
Judy’s
stories, which are supplemented by a teacher’s extra sense
of care, guides the reader to better understand how the game
of golf serves as a therapeutic and rehabilitative tool; a
remarkable healing exercise and a means to improve one’s
quality of life. Golf does save lives.
These lives
could be your mother, father, sister, brother, husband,
wife, child, grandparent, neighbor, co-worker who have
endured a horrific tragedy –– either while serving in the
military, a freak accident, a deteriorating health
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condition, or
simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Now, they
all have come together on the practice tee, Judy’s office,
and their experiences are intended to inspire you.
Some things
in life are priceless, and one cannot put a price tag on
companionship, friendship, sharing and watching others grow.
As Judy’s students heal, they come to accept that life
cannot be measured by the numbers on a scorecard but by the
journey.
About
Judy Alvarez
Resident of
Palm City, Florida, Class “A” member of both PGA/LPGA.
Currently teaches golf at Mariner Sands CC in Stuart,
Florida, is the PGA National Military Golf Trainer for the
Wounded Warrior Project, Adjunct Faculty Member for The PGA
of America’s Professional Golf Management Program. She was
honored by the Department of Defense, with the Seven Seals
Award for her outstanding support of Florida’s National
Guard and Reserve forces.
To schedule a book reading and to receive book updates,
please email Judy and you will be added to our list.
Broken
Tees and Mended Hearts
will be
published in late June 2011.
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