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Golf Saved My Life: I Was Adopted By Golfers

Max Adler — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Ethiopian immigrant Beniam endured a troubled family life, then abuse and neglect at a foster home, before being adopted by a golfing family.

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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Golf Saved My Life: Second Sight

Max Adler — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

In this month's edition of Golf Saved My Life, former Georgia prison guard Bill Bond lost his sight in one eye after inmates attacked him. Barred from strenuous activities, Bond took up golf at the suggestion of his brother-in-law.

Video: Max Adler talks with Jimmy Roberts about Golf Digest story

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:20:00 GMT

By GolfDigest.com Staff

The debut episode of "In Play with Jimmy Roberts," on Golf Channel on Tuesday told the story of Valentino Dixon, a prisoner in Attica Correctional Facility who discovered an unlikely pastime drawing golf holes.

Dixon's story first appeared in the July issue of Golf Digest, in a feature co-written with staff writer Max Adler. In this video extra with Roberts, Adler reflects on Dixon's case -- his murder conviction still very much remains in question -- and how it first came to his attention.

"It was a great surprise," Adler tells Roberts of receiving his first correspondence from Dixon. "I came to the office one morning and there was a plain white envelope with a return address for Attica Correctional and I had no idea what was going to be inside."

Golf Saved My Life: I'm A Walking, Golfing Miracle

Zakki Blatt with Max Adler — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this month's edition of Golf Saved My Life, 15-year-old Zakki Blatt was born with a complicated heart defect and suffered a debilitating stroke at only a month old. Turned on to golf by his cardiac therapist, the sport has given Zakki new motivation to fight his medical issues.

Golf Saved My Life: Have Game, Will Travel

Shirley Chan with Max Adler — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this month's installment of "Golf Saved My Life," Shirley Chan explains how golf helped her to connect in foreign countries during frequent moves.

Giving Golf To The Troops: Joe Hanna

Joe Hanna with Max Adler — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this month's installment of "Golf Saved My Life," Joe Hanna explains how he found fulfillment in starting a program to supply clubs to the troops.

Competing Is The Most Fun Thing I Do: Susie Doyens

Susie Doyens with Max Adler — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In this month's installment of "Golf Saved My Life," Susie Doyens recounts her journey with Down syndrome and her love for golf, including participation in the Special Olympics.

The Game Gave Me The Focus I Needed: Adam Hergenrother

Adam Hergenrother with Max Adler — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In this month's installment of "Golf Saved My Life," Adam Hergenrother explains how playing golf helped him to learn the principle of mental focus and apply it to his life.

A Pro Made Me A Better Doctor: Kevin Glynn

Kevin Glynn with Max Adler — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In this month's installment of "Golf Saved My Life," Kevin Glynn recounts how an aging golf pro gave him lessons in the midst of his failing health.