What is PGA HOPE
PGA HOPE is one of the North Florida PGA REACH pillars. PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) introduces golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, lead by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. All programs are funded by PGA REACH and supplemented by PGA Section Foundations, so the cost of programming is free to all Veterans.
PGA HOPE has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which enables direct referrals to the PGA HOPE program as a form of therapy.
PGA HOPE programs open for registration seasonally. We ask that participants only sign up and participate in one PGA HOPE program to allow other veterans to participate.
To receive emails when registration opens please click here. Once signed up for the email notifications, you will receive an email seasonally (until you participate in PGA HOPE) that will alert you when registration has opened in your area.
PGA HOPE PROGRAM SITES
North Florida
To view the 2025 North Florida PGA HOPE Schedule please click the area you are interested in below.
MEET THE TEAM
Doug was elected as a PGA HOPE Ambassador for North Florida PGA in 2019. He graduated from the St. Cloud PGA HOPE in the fall of 2018. Doug served in the U.S Marine Corps and loves helping and connecting with fellow veterans.
Email: nfpgahope@gmail.com
Josh was elected as a PGA HOPE Ambassador for North Florida PGA in 2024. He graduated from the St. Cloud PGA HOPE in the spring of 2024. Josh served in the U.S Army for over 25 years and rose up through the ranks to become a Sergeant First Class before retiring in 2022.
Email: nfpgahope@gmail.com
Alivia was hired by the Section in 2022. Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL she grew up surround by golf. Now Alivia helps to operate all the PGA HOPE Programs in North/Central Florida. Any questions about PGA HOPE? Please reach out to Alivia.
Phone: (321) 284-8511
Email: amattiace@pgahq.com
