Golfer Saves Man with CPR
She was on the 15th hole when she saw him laying face down in the grass.
Lucky for the gentleman, the North Greenville University junior, Lauren Childs, knew CPR, and was quick to respond.
Childs sprinted to the man and immediately began CPR, while her friends called 911.
He is improving in the hospital, and NGU finished second in the tournament.
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