Travel Timeline To-And-From Ukraine
There will be an organized travel itinerary we have for our Veterans from Ukraine coming to the Tournament, which will be along the following lines. Other Ukrainian Golfers who come can also join this package where we will organize all travel for them - additional cost included
Evening of 7 January:
8 January:
9 January:
10 January:
11 January:
12 January:
13 January:
14 January:
15 January:
Depart Kyiv
Arrive in Poland for Flight to Miami
Day off, and a chance to explore the course if wanted
Golf Tournament
Guided Tour of Miami and a Visit to U.S. Southern Command
Optional Guided Shopping Tour of Miami and Individual Sightseeing
Free day in Miami
Fly back to Poland
Take Train back into Ukraine
🇺🇦 Support Ukrainian Veteran: Yevhenii Malik 🇺🇦
🦅 Meet Yevhenii Malik
📍 Hometown: Poltava, Ukraine
🎖 Service: Commander of the 3rd squad, 1st platoon, 2nd company, 1st separate battalion of the 36th Marine Brigade
💥 Wounded: In April 2022, after a month and a half of devastated fighting being completely surrounded in the city of Mariupol, he was captured by Russian forces and endured 2.5 years of brutal captivity and torture.
⚓ Why the Marines? "I wanted to be part of international missions and protect my country’s national interests. Every day of service was meaningful."
💔 Life After Captivity
🏥 Rehabilitation: Struggled with PTSD and nightmares but found help through medical and psychological support. The Adonis Private Clinic in Kyiv provided effective treatment.
🧠 Biggest Challenge: "Sleeping. The nightmares of captivity never left me."
⛳ Why Golf?
🏌️♂️ A New Challenge: "I always admired golf. It’s a sport of precision and strategy—perfect for a Marine!"
💪 Part of Recovery: "Sports are essential for rehabilitation. They improve physical and mental health, helping veterans regain control of their lives."
🇺🇸 Playing in the USA: "Meeting American veterans, sharing our experiences, and learning from each other will be an invaluable opportunity."
Support Yevhenii's Training & Recovery
✅ Golf training – Physical and mental rehabilitation through sports
✅ English language course – Improve communication with U.S. veterans
✅ Mental health support – Learn resilience strategies from American professionals
✅ Veteran networking – Exchange experiences with U.S. combat veterans
Why Your Support Matters
🛡️ Countering Russian Propaganda:
"It’s important to show the world that we are strong, rational people—not extremists, as Russian propaganda claims."
💬 Building Global Veteran Networks:
"Meeting veterans from another continent allows us to exchange experiences and create future projects together."
⚔️ Empowering Veterans:
"These programs help us realize that we are capable of much more than we ever expected."
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