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Usually, golfers love their profession so much that they rarely venture into any other profession. But there are some selective pro golfers on the PGA Tour who have not just a great golfing career, but are also successful in other professions as well.

Such is the case of this special golfer who holds a unique record of being a PGA Tour professional as well as serving his nation in the millitary. And when a former NFL star recently asked about what was the more difficult job, the pro gave a very bold answer. Let’s dive in to find out what is the pro’s preference.

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There is a pro golfer on the PGA Tour who is not just an experienced golfer, but he is highly decorated with military honors as well. Dan Rooney has been playing on the PGA Tour for many years. But he is better known as Lt Col. Dan Rooney, a decorated F-16 fighter pilot who has flown three combat tours in Iraq. He is the only-ever fighter pilot/PGA Tour Professional. Dan recently had an interactive session with NFL star Kyle Rudolph, where Kyle asked to pick him the easier job among his two professions.

Kyle asked Dan what makes him more nervous, hitting a tee shot off number one in front of a crowd of people watching or taking off from an aircraft career in his F-16.

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To this, Dan gave a very confident answer. He replied??I would say a five-foot putt. Because when you know you are good at something, you?re pretty good. Like God has given me this gift. I am being humble. But it?s like man I got this. When you know you don?t have the skills that?s when you get really nervous about what might happen.?

Kyle replied cheekily to this,??That explains why I am so nervous on the first tee. Because I don?t have the skill and I have no idea where the ball is going.? He further explained that a lot of people watching too makes him nervous and it is not his comfort zone. Dan on the other hand has done much in the field of golf.

Dan Rooney – a seasoned PGA Tour professional

Dan has been a motivational speaker for two US Ryder Cup Teams. As a PGA Tour Pro, he started Patriot Golf Day to benefit his non-profit, ?Folds of Honor.? The organization provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of wounded or military service members who?ve passed away. Taking inspiration from the legendary Jack Nicklaus and in collaboration with him, Dan has also founded two nationally ranked golf clubs, The Patriot Golf Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, Michigan.

As for Kyle Rudolph, he also has a budding interest in golf and always participates in the celebrity golf tournament, American Century Championship every year. What do you think about Dan’s preference? Let us know in the comments below.

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