Panic Attack Does Not Deter Golfer From Tour Win

Panic Attack Leads to Hospital On Way to Golfer's First Victory by Karen Crouse and Bill Pennington.  November 12, 2012.

This remarkable story of how golfer Charlie Beljan played through a panic attack, hospitalization, extreme fatigue, and fear to win his first PGA Tournament.  In an understatment, Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, chief of psychiatry at New York Presbyterian/Columbia hospital said "it's impressive that he had the cognitive wherewithal to manage his emotions and play winning golf."  His win allowed him to avoid requalifying for the Tour.