Stephen Kupcha To Spearhead PGA TOUR’s Birdies for the Brave Military Outreach Initiative

Former Navy SEAL Stephen Kupcha has joined the PGA TOUR as Manager, Public Relations & Community Outreach, where he is responsible for overseeing the TOUR’s Birdies for the Brave military outreach initiative

In his new position, Kupcha will spearhead Birdies for the Brave fundraising events held at TPCs benefiting six military homefront groups that are supported by TOUR players, including Homes For Our Troops and Special Operations Warrior Foundation supported by Phil Mickelson; Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund supported by Rory Sabbatini; Naval Special Warfare Foundation supported by Jerry Kelly; Wounded Warrior Project supported by Frank Lickliter, Nick Watney, Boo Weekley and Jason Gore; and Operation Homefront supported by Corey Pavin.  Kupcha will also oversee patriotic celebrations, military chalets, and other military outreach activities conducted during TOUR tournaments, as well as the TOUR’s Adopt-A-Wounded Warrior Program – a collaborative effort with the Wounded Warrior Project in which honorary TPC memberships are awarded to local wounded warriors to aid in the rehabilitation process.
           
Kupcha is well suited for his new responsibilities.  During his 12 years as a Navy SEAL, he served in a succession of leadership roles and received numerous commendations, including the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat “V”; the Combat Action Ribbon; the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; and multiple Navy Achievement Medals.
           
For more information on the TOUR’s Birdies for the Brave program, including a list of fundraising events scheduled to be held at TPCs nationwide from June through December, please visit www.birdiesforthebrave.com.

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