Kathleen Klawitter, Author - Direct Hit

The Pod of DC

Kathleen Klawitter is a speaker, resiliency expert, visionary, former LPGA golf pro, and author of Direct Hit: "A Golf Pro's Remarkable Journey Back from Traumatic Brain Injury." On this episode of the pod, Kathleen shares her story from gifted athlete to marketing manager on the stock exchange to finding her true calling as an LPGA golf instructor helping students discover and refine the art of creative golf shot making. One summer morning in 1998, Kathleen's life was turned upside down when an errant golf ball hit her on the head causing a traumatic brain injury. Kathleen would have to relearn how to read, write, speak, and live independently. Enduring years of rehabilitation and with the support of therapists, friends, and family, Kathleen now travels the country sharing her inspirational story of overcoming life's biggest challenges and facing them with hope, determination, spirituality, and empowerment.