*Dave Reynolds was hungover again, numbing his regrets with another beer as he flipped through the sports channels. He hadn't expected the US Open golf coverage to affect him, but then he saw Rory McIlroy hole an unexpected putt on the 18th green at Pinehurst. It was just like the unexpected putt *Dave had sunk years ago, a miracle shot that had temporarily renewed his passion for the game and for life.

That youthful promise had faded into a haze of alcohol and bad decisions, but watching McIlroy's emotional celebration stirred something in *Dave. He remembered how great it felt to defy the odds, to snatch an unlikely victory from the jaws of defeat. Could he find that resilience again, and turn his life around?

The news triggered memories of his past potential and current regrets. *Dave decided then and there that he needed help getting sober. He looked online and discovered the Stepping Into Action program from Hofman Hollis which allowed him to work through recovery materials remotely. *Dave's wife *Samantha was skeptical at first, but agreed to join him in following the program's guidance.

'We can do this together,' *Dave told her. 'If a golfer can hole an impossible putt, then we can overcome these demons one step at a time.'

Recovery experts praised online programs for increasing access, but cautioned that they worked best when combined with in-person support groups. Other experts disagreed, touting the effectiveness of comprehensive digital solutions. The conflicting viewpoints reminded *Dave of the intense scrutiny pro golfers face over every shot.

Regardless of the debate, *Dave knew he had found hope in an unlikely spark. Getting professional help, even virtually, was difficult but absolutely necessary after avoiding his problems for so long. As challenging as the journey would be, that magical putt had shown him that amazing things were still possible.

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