Troops receive golf clubs and balls from Charity

That was his inspiration to produce Bunkers in Baghdad, the non-profit charity he admits that presently has shipped about 3 million projectiles and 60,000 clubs (all donated) to U.S. military personnel in 19 countries, including Iraq and Afghanistan, and all sorts of 50 states. They also help "Wounded Warriors" rehabilitation programs.

"The question I will be always asked is did I believe this could lose so quickly. My solution is always yes," says Hanna. "People are generous. People love the military. And when you're associated with Ping G20 driver a hobby people like such as golf, and you involve the military, it's really a perfect mix.''

When Hanna first got his idea, he chose to run it with a contact he previously with the U.S. Marine base in Quantico, Va.

"And he (the contact) said, "You know very well what I am going to do? I'll collect some golf clubs to suit your needs down here.' Therefore it is ironic how our first donation came from the Marines and attended the Marines," says Hanna.

Hanna first reached in the market to a local school in western New York and also got the volunteer help of students to aid package and ship the equipment. Turned says he's assist volunteers from a lot Mizuno MP-68 Irons more than 100 schools in 30 states. He calls the scholars "Bunkers Buddies," and with every package they include letters and drawings for the folks the military.

From Afghanistan, part of the Army's 77th Field Artillery said construction was underway on the driving range which has a net. "Already the golf equipment has become a great stress reliever. ?- After we obtain the driving range completed I know a great many more Soldiers will likely be burning up some stress while crushing some balls," said the email.

In terms of clubs, he admits that the charity prefers "gently used or new" equipment. He says his group also ships golf tees, golf mats and some apparel.

Hanna's attorney, Goldberg and Segalla, has donated an office for that charity. He says he's a volunteer board of discount golf clubs directors. "Nobody draws an income from the charity. Every dollar that comes in starts back over to our soldiers," according to him.

He admits that the "biggest hurdle" is shipping expenses. With the, he relies on donations and fund-raisers, such as a golf tournament set for this August inside the Buffalo area. Along with the group has some golf celebrity benefactors.