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March 31, 2025
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“Heck Of A Ride” | Inside 2nd Lieutenant Rachel Heck’s rollercoaster journey

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By: Golf.com | Duration: 00:14:39


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Rachel Heck never wanted to be anything but a pro golfer, but one day she realized there was more to life than chasing trophies. Here’s how a three-time NCAA champion — who also happens to be an Air Force reservist — came to the gut-wrenching decision to stay amateur, what she’s learned about herself and what she’s doing now.
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16 Comments

  1. @jasonjordan8578

    Congrats Lt Heck, happy to hear you made a decision for yourself and not everyone else! I served our country for 21 years, it was the best decision of my life!

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  2. @harrybeckwith9560

    My favorite Stanford athlete ever. (This, as a 52 year alum.). A special person.

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  3. @okolemahu

    You totally GO GIRL! I would be so proud to have you as a daughter.

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  4. @charlesbartholomew2910

    Thank you, Rachel, for your service to our nation and The Constitution. I served in the Navy for twenty years and it was the most rewarding time of life. Carry on Airman.

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  5. @lukenguyen7687

    She’s about to conquer all military golf courses

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  6. @GQtheKing14

    As a mental health clinician I’m happy to hear she learned that she was more then an athlete.

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  7. @DelMarSteeler

    Congratulations Rachel on figuring it out early! Enjoy your personal journey, and take advantage of the opportunities that golf will provide for your future. All the best💯

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  8. @dswede9312

    Love that Driving Range. I work there.

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  9. @richardhodges1865

    Congratulations on being the DG in your PA school. I hope you enjoy your time in the AF and will consider making it a career. I also hope you will get an opportunity to play on some fair AF golf courses. 🏌🏼‍♀️

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  10. @hularock2705

    A very special human… Always been a fan of Lt. Heck

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