(KAIR)--A veteran from Horton has been awarded the opportunity to compete at the national level at the 2021 Veteran Golfers Association Championship in Newark, New Jersey next week.
Retired Army Sgt. Charles “ Chuck” May II is a Purple Heart recipient, having been wounded while serving in Iraq.
Recently winning regionals, May will compete in the VGA national championship tournament September 12th-15th.
According to its website, the VGA is dedicated to enriching the lives of Veterans and their family members through the camaraderie and sportsmanship of golf.
The Association, which currently has over 9,100 members, was created in 2014. Annually, the VGA hosts more than 450 local tournaments across the country, culminating in a VGA National Championship each fall.
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