Lt Col Dan Rooney, USAF, is a motivational speaker, decorated fighter pilot, patriotic philanthropist, PGA Professional, golf course developer, and bestselling author of A Patriot’s Calling: Living Life Between Fear and Faith and Fly Into the Wind: How to Harness Faith and Fearlessness On Your Ascent to Greatness.
He is the founder and CEO of Folds of Honor, a nonprofit dedicated to providing academic scholarships for the families of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Since its founding in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded over 52,000 scholarships, with 45% going to minority recipients.
As a highly decorated F-16 pilot, Rooney has flown three combat tours in Iraq. His unique dual role as the only-ever fighter pilot/PGA Professional has allowed him to bridge the worlds of military service, athletics, and personal growth. He has served as a motivational speaker for two U.S. Ryder Cup Teams, inspiring players with his blend of patriotism, faith, and resilience.
Rooney’s second book, Fly Into the Wind, became a bestseller, and he currently hosts a Fox TV show of the same name. In addition, he is a frequent contributor to Fox News, where he shares perspectives on leadership, sacrifice, and living with purpose.
Told father at 12 he’d become pilot and golfer.
Walk-on golfer at Kansas University before earning athletic scholarship.
Qualified for 100th U.S. Amateur, competed against Tiger Woods.
Earned geography degree and master’s in sports psychology post-golf.
Joined Air Force after golf career ended with $228.
Trained on T-37 and T-38 before F-16 transition.
Works alongside PGA, USGA, corporations, and faith-based organizations.
Speaks with humor, passion, faith, and motivational conviction.
Delivers messages on leadership, resilience, and synchronicity’s deeper meaning.
Advocates for patriotism, faith, and purposeful daily living.
Flew three combat tours in Iraq as F-16 pilot.
Named Top Gun graduate, honored with “Spirit of Attack.”
Served motivational speaker for two United States Ryder Cup teams.
Golfed internationally, competing in NCAA and U.S. Amateur events.
Built The Patriot Golf Club honoring faith, family, and country.
Designed American Dunes with Jack Nicklaus, benefiting Folds of Honor.
Spoke to thousands of corporations, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations.
Appeared on Fox News and hosted Fly Into the Wind.
CBS Sports broadcast featured his F-16 flight with Jim Nantz.
Delivered keynote speeches at universities, military bases, and global gatherings.
Founded Folds of Honor, providing 62,000 scholarships worth $250M+.
Expanded Folds scholarships to first responders, firefighters, and EMTs.
First Patriot Golf Day raised $8,000; later $1 million.
Honored with Air Medal and Distinguished Service Medal for valor.
Only fighter pilot and PGA golf professional worldwide distinction.
Earned three GLOBEE Leadership Gold CEO of the Year awards.
Wrote bestselling A Patriot’s Calling and Fly Into the Wind.
Built foundation reaching 45% minority scholarship recipients nationally.
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