Lt. Col Dan Rooney - F-16 Pilot / PGA Professional

<p>Lt. Col Dan Rooney is a former collegiate golfer at the University of Kansas who commissioned as an officer in the Air Force where he is now the only-ever fighter pilot/PGA professional. He is a Class A member of the PGA of America and also is an F-16 fighter pilot. He was honored with the Spirit of Attack award as a top graduate of F-16 training and is a two-time recipient of the Top Gun award. He completed three combat tours of duty in Iraq and is a decorated aviator. </p> <p>He is also the founder and CEO of Folds of Honor, a foundation providing educational scholarships for the families of fallen military members. In 13 years, Folds of Honor has awarded over 29,000 scholarships worth over $130 million. </p> <p>Rooney released his new book "<a class= "a-link-normal a-text-normal" href= "https://www.amazon.com/Fly-Into-Wind-Fearlessness-Greatness/dp/0062966073/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=fly+into+the+wind&qid=1615214447&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class= "a-size-medium a-color-base a-text-normal" dir="auto">Fly Into the Wind: How to Harness Faith and Fearlessness on Your Ascent to Greatness"</span></a> in November 2020. His first book "<span class="a-size-medium"><a class="a-link-normal" href= "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V1DYJXV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Patriot's Calling: My Life as an F-16 Fighter Pilot </a>" released in February of 2020. </span></p> <p>Today on the podcast, Lt. Col Dan Rooney shares his incredible story of being a fighter pilot and a PGA tour pro, why his purpose is to glorify God in all that he does, his best moment on the golf course and the craziest thing he's ver experienced as a fighter pilot. </p> <p>--- </p> <p><em>If you enjoyed this podcast with Lt. Col Dan Rooney, we know you'll love these conversations as well:</em></p> <p><strong>– <a href= "https://sportsspectrum.com/podcast/2017/08/11/new-podcast-chad-hennings-dallas-cowboys-3-time-super-bowl-champion/"> Chad Hennings, 3-time Super Bowl Champion</a></