The Supporters
• Ken Still, 73, and Pepper Roberts, 77, offer a sanctuary for
wounded warriors at American Lake GC, near Seattle

Ken Still: "I've played on Tour and in the Ryder Cup, but this is the
most satisfying thing I've done in golf: giving lessons and clinics at a
course for veterans. That's American history out there — men from
every war going back to World War II. And to see young kids come back
from Iraq with their hands and
legs blown off, and then to watch
them be able to hit balls is a treat.
We have nine holes, and Jack
[Nicklaus] is designing another
nine at no charge. These men
devoted their lives to this country,
and this place makes them feel
wanted and loved."

Pepper Roberts: "I'm a veteran
of Korea. I've seen what war does to a man's body and mind. There's a
sergeant here who was hit by a roadside bomb in Iraq. He dragged two
men to safety, one in each hand, then looked down and realized half of
his hip was gone. He came back to the States and would sit home alone,
pull his shades down, and drink for hours. He came here and learned
to swing left-handed because he couldn't use his left hip. Soon he was
laughing with guys three times his age. He said to me, 'If it wasn't for
this place, I would have killed myself.' And I don't care how old you
get — you never get tired of getting a hug."

Still, far left, and Roberts, next to him, with some course regulars.