Veterans' Path to Peace: Golf's Role

At Operation Back 9, we believe healing begins with connection—and sometimes, that starts with a simple round of golf. Our veteran-led nonprofit is dedicated to helping military veterans in the Lubbock, Texas area living with PTSD by combining the therapeutic power of golf with the strength of peer support.

Built by veterans, for veterans, Operation Back 9 provides a trusted space where service members can come together, share their experiences, and support one another on and off the course. Through golf clinics, one-on-one mentorship, and peer support we create opportunities for camaraderie, healing, and renewed purpose.

Golf is our tool. Peer support is our foundation. Together, they help veterans find peace, rebuild confidence, and reclaim joy—one swing at a time. Operation Back 9 beautifully blends the spirit of a second chance with the peace and focus of golf.

Mission: To empower veterans facing PTSD by providing a supportive peer network and access to the therapeutic game of golf—helping them reconnect, recover, and move forward on the “back nine” of life.