September 10, 2026

From Vision to Reality: Building the 18 Holes Foundation

Learn how a personal sanctuary evolved into a life-changing clinical program that drew 150 veteran applications in just two weeks.

A few months ago, the 18 Holes Foundation began with a clear vision: to transform the golf course into a clinical and rehabilitative tool for combat veterans and security forces personnel experiencing PTSD. Born from a personal sanctuary found on the course, this idea is now a life-changing reality.  

Overwhelming Community Demand

  • When registration opened for Cohort A in April, the response was unprecedented, with about 150 applications received in just two weeks.  
  • Alongside a clinical psychologist, our team conducted in-depth screening interviews for approximately 50 candidates before selecting our final 10 participants.  

Powered by Our Donors

  • This journey was made possible by the ~80 donors who contributed ~₪30,000 through crowdfunding, alongside direct donations of ~$10,000.  
  • Every contribution, big or small, ensures that our veterans continue to rediscover a sense of capability and peace on the grass.

Join Our Journey.

Your contribution directly funds the coaching, facilities, and trauma-informed facilitation that helps Israeli combat veterans heal. They’ve given their service. Now it’s our turn to help them reclaim normalcy.

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