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Golf.com: Golf Behind Bars: Inside America’s Most Unlikely Club

Golf Behind Bars: A Second Chance Through the Swing

At Cedar Creek Corrections Center in Washington, superintendent Tim Thrasher launched the Cedar Creek Golf Club to teach inmates patience, discipline and respect. Every Wednesday night a dozen guys grab borrowed clubs, hit foam balls on a makeshift range and swap stories about their shots—good, bad and everything in between.

More Than Just a Game

Inmates Nico, Tejuan and Rodron share how the program reshaped their self-image and gave them hope beyond prison walls. Their journey even led to a milestone trip off-site for a real round at The Home Course, proving that a little tee time can go a long way.

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Ben Halpern

This is really cool