Nesmith wins state championship at veterans golf tournament

Nick Nesmith stands with his trophy after winning the Washington State Championship at the Veteran Golfers Association tournament. Nesmith is an Army veteran and joined the VGA in 2021.

Nick Nesmith, far right, with a group of veteran golfers he was paired with at the Veteran Golfers Association state tournament. Nesmith said VGA provides a supportive community for veterans and helps enrich their lives through golf.

Nick Nesmith, middle, takes a group photo with a fellow golfer, left, and his father-in-law Bud McIntyre, right. Nesmith said he golfs with McIntyre frequently and often studies how he plays to help him at tournaments.

Nick Nesmith with Veteran Golfers Association’s Washington Assistant Director Jeffery Wheatcroft after winning his state championship. Nesmith said this was his first state championship win, but he holds higher aspirations for a national championship.

Nick Nesmith teeing off for a round of golf. Nesmith said he plays on Thursdays and at least once over the weekends. Nesmith said he finds peace when playing golf and has been beneficial to his mental health.

The trophy that Nick Nesmith won at the Veteran Golfers Association state tournament. Nesmith will play in the VGA western regional tournament in August, in hopes of qualifying for the national championship tournament which is held in October.