Golfing like a pro

Marine Kevin Vaughan, center, received a helmet, making him an honorary Nassau County fire chief. Joining in the presentation at the Barclay’s Golf Tournament at Bethpage were, from left, firefighters Steve Grogan of Lynbrook, and Mike Kushner of Stewart Manor, Steve Kupcha of the PGA’s Community Military Outreach, and firefighters Tom Smith of New Hyde Park and Brian Gurr of Bethpage.

Courtesy Lynbrook FIre Department

U.S. Marine Kevin Vaughan got some golf tips in the PGA’s Birdies for the Brave program.

Courtesy Lynbrook FIre Department

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U.S. Marine Kevin Vaughan, of Merrick, was seriously injured in Afghanistan last year, resulting in the loss of his left leg — but that didn’t stop him from participating in the Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior and the PGA’s Barclay’s Golf Tournament at the Bethpage Black course on August 21.

Vaughan participated in the PGA’s Birdies for the Brave program, which helps injured servicemen and women learn the sport of golf. He received a set of golf clubs compliments of the PGA and the Callaway Golf Club company. Vaughan also received lessons from the professionals. Nassau firefighters who sponsored Vaughan made him an honorary Nassau County fire chief.