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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The RBC Heritage golf tournament relies on the invaluable support of 2,000 volunteers, some of whom travel from afar to ensure the event’s seamless execution.
Among these dedicated individuals is Marc Milkie, whose inspiring journey has captured attention. For the past three years, Milkie has journeyed from his home in Ohio to Harbour Town Golf Links, eager to lend a hand at the Heritage.
Milkie’s story is one of remarkable resilience. In 2002, he faced a life-altering medical crisis that left him in a coma for seven weeks. Awakening to a new reality, he undertook the formidable task of relearning basic skills, including walking, with the aid of prosthetic legs.
A passionate golf enthusiast, Milkie finds profound joy in being part of the Heritage. Reflecting on his experience, he shared, “One of the things I have committed to doing is focusing on what I can do, not what I can’t. I embrace it wholeheartedly and strive to enjoy every moment, ensuring not a single day is taken for granted.”
“One of the things that I have committed to doing is looking at what I can do, not what I can’t…” Milkie said. “I embrace it and I really, really try to enjoy it and take it. Taking zero days for granted.”
He has played two rounds between his time volunteering and will be at the 17th hole all weekend.
“If someone sees this and gets motivation from it and in it, maybe motivates them to try just to do whatever that little more could be,” he said. “Whether it’s to play golf or get down on the ground or with your grandchild. That’s what I think. That’s it. I love that that happens.”