What is PGA HOPE:
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, taught 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.
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OUR 2023 PROGRAM SITES & SCHEDULE
Citrus County
Our Citrus County PGA HOPE site is located in Crystal River, Florida at Plantation on Crystal River. Our PGA Professionals are Charlie Meade, Mary Slinkard, and Tim Hume. This site will run for 3 sessions in Spring, Summer and Fall.
Spring Session: Maximum of 18 participants
- March 21, 2023 – April 25, 2023
- Every Tuesday from 9:00am – 11:00am
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Summer Session: Maximum of 18 participants
- May 25, 2023 – June 20, 2023
- Every Thursday from 9:00am – 11:00am
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Fall Session: Maximum of 18 participants
- October 3, 2023 – November 7, 2023
- Every Tuesday from 9:00am – 11:00am
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Jacksonville
Our Jacksonville PGA HOPE site is located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida at Jax Beach Golf Club. Our PGA Professionals are Tommy Aycock, Brian Kipnis, Wes Tucker, Jack Aschenbach, Phil Argianas, and Russ Libby. This site will run for 3 sessions: Spring, Summer and Fall.
Spring Session: Maximum of 18 participants
- Date/Time TBD
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Summer Session: Maximum of 18 participants
- Date/Time TBD
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Fall Session: Maximum of 18 participants
- Date/Time TBD
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Lakewood Ranch & Sarasota
Our Lakewood Ranch PGA HOPE site is located in Sarasota at Esplanade at Azario. Our PGA Professional is Mike Tuohy. This site will run for 2 sessions, in Summer and Winter. Our Sarasota PGA HOPE Site is located in Sarasota, Florida at Ritz Carlton Members Club. The PGA Professionals are Patrick Gogel and Mark Rummings and Korey Durkee. This site will run for 1 session, in the Fall.
Summer Session: Maximum of 12 participants
- May 6, 2023 – June 10, 2023
- Every Saturday from 11:00am – 1:00pm
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Fall Session: Maximum of 12 participants
- August 16, 2023 – September 20, 2023
- Every Wednesday from 9:00am – 11:00am
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Winter Session: Maximum of 12 participants
- Date/Time TBD
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Melbourne
Our Melbourne PGA HOPE site is located in Melbourne at Duran Golf Club. Our PGA Professionals are Justin Blazer and Alex Romanoff. This site will run for 2 sessions, in summer and fall.
Summer Session: Maximum of 12 participants
- Date/Time TBD
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Fall Session: Maximum of 12 participants
- Date/Time TBD
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Orlando
Our Orlando PGA HOPE Site is located in St. Cloud, Florida at Royal St. Cloud Golf Links. Our PGA Professionals are Doug Holloway and Jim Endicott. This site will run for 3 sessions, from Spring, Fall, and Winter.
Spring Session: Maximum of 12 participants
- April 5, 2023 – May 24, 2023
- Every Wednesday from 8:00am – 10:00am
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Fall Session: Maximum of 12 participants
- September 6, 2023 – October 25, 2023
- Every Wednesday from 8:00am – 10:00am
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Winter Session: Maximum of 12 participants
- November 1, 2023 – December 20, 2023
- Every Wednesday from 8:00am – 10:00am
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Tampa
Our Tampa PGA HOPE Site is located in Tampa, Florida at Rogers Park Golf Course. Our PGA Professionals are Bob Borisak and Dave Peterson. This site will run for 3 sessions, in the Spring, Summer and Fall.
Spring Session: Maximum of 12 participants
- April 3, 2023 – May 8, 2023
- Every Monday from 10:00am – 12:00pm
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Summer Session: Maximum of 12 participants
- May 18, 2023 – June 22, 2023
- Every Thursday from 10:00am – 12:00pm
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date
Fall Session: Maximum of 12 participants
- September 7, 2023 – October 12, 2023
- Every Thursday from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Registration Link will be posted 6 weeks before start date