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. There is NO COST to our veterans. With your support, we serve our veterans across New England with an emphasis on helping those with physical and emotional disabilities that would most benefit from our initiative.

PGA HOPE Facts

It is a fact that suicide is a major issue among military Veterans, with recent statistical studies showing that 22 Veterans a day commit suicide. PGA HOPE is working to change this statistic.
Participants of PGA HOPE programs include military Veterans living with physical and cognitive challenges such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and amputees, among other challenges.

The Department of Veterans Affairs research and clinical experience verify that physical activity is important to maintaining good health, speeding recovery, and improving overall quality of life. For many injured Veterans, adaptive sports provide their first exposure to physical activity after injury.
PGA HOPE programming is fully funded by PGA REACH and offered at NO COST for Military Veterans.
PGA HOPE has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which enables Recreational Therapists to refer Veterans to the PGA HOPE program as a form of therapy.

New England Program Locations

2023 program dates will be available March 1

PGA HOPE - Atkinson

Atkinson Resort & Country Club and host PGA Professionals are excited to welcome the 2023 season!

PGA HOPE Atkinson will begin May 9th and continue for seven consecutive weeks, concluding on June 20th.

All programs are hosted Tuesdays, 1200-200p.

Check back for registration on March 1.

PGA HOPE - Bangor

Bangor Municipal Golf Course would like to thank the (16) registered Veterans who participated in PGA HOPE-Bangor during 2022!

We look forward to opening registration for PGA HOPE-Bangor in March, 2023.

2023 program dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 20

Play Dates: July 27, August 3, 10 ~ All sessions are from 5:30 to 6:30 PM

PGA HOPE - Bedford

Patriot Golf Course would like to thank the many many Veterans who participated in PGA HOPE-Bedford during 2022 and to those that simply stopped by on a given Friday afternoon to enjoy the game!

Informal Veteran Clinics occur all season long, taking place every Friday afternoon, between 100p – 300p. Any veteran is offered an invitation to visit the facility and encouraged to bring a friend.

Registration will open in March, 2023.

PGA HOPE - Boston

Winchester Country Club would like to thank the (30) registered female Veterans who participated in PGA HOPE-Boston during 2022, only the third program in the country, dedicated to our nation’s female heroes.

We look forward to opening registration for PGA HOPE-Boston in March, 2023.

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PGA HOPE-Boston 2022 was proudly supported by:

PGA HOPE - Hyannis

Donnellan Golf & the Hyannis Golf Course would like to thank the (14) registered Veterans who participated in PGA HOPE-Hyannis during 2022!

We look forward to opening registration for PGA HOPE-Hyannis in March, 2023.

PGA HOPE - Lebanon (New program for 2023)

Montcalm Golf Club is proud to host the inaugural PGA HOPE-Lebanon program for the 2023 season.

This 7-week instructional program will take place on Wednesday’s, starting at 1100am and concluding at 130pm.

Check back for registration on March 1.

PGA HOPE - Lincoln

Kirkbrae Country Club would like to thank the (21) registered Veterans who participated in PGA HOPE – Lincoln during 2022!

We look forward to opening registration for PGA HOPE-Lincoln in March, 2023.

PGA HOPE - North Dartmouth

Allendale Country Club would like to thank the (15) registered Veterans who participated in PGA HOPE – North Dartmouth during 2022!

We look forward to opening registration for PGA HOPE-North Dartmouth in March, 2023.

PGA HOPE - Portland

Spector Golf & Riverside Golf Course would like to thank the (18) registered Veterans who participated in PGA HOPE-Portland during 2022!

We look forward to opening registration for PGA HOPE-Portland in March, 2023.

2023 program dates: August 9 through September 13

All sessions are from 1000a to 1200p

We look forward to opening registration for PGA HOPE-Portland in March, 2023.

PGA HOPE - Windham

Windham Country Club would like to thank the (17) registered Veterans who participated in PGA HOPE-Windham during 2022!

We look forward to opening registration for PGA HOPE-Windham in March, 2023.

PGA HOPE - Worcester

Green Hill Golf Course would like to thank the (20) registered Veterans who participated in PGA HOPE-Worcester during 2022!

We look forward to opening registration for PGA HOPE-Worcester in March, 2023.

PGA HOPE Articles

NEPGA Professionals Complete PGA HOPE Training Seminar at Atkinson CC

April 28, 2021

ATKINSON, N.H. – On a pleasant April day, twelve PGA Professionals and another four guest instructors arrived onsite at the Atkinson Resort to fine

PGA HOPE Helps Veterans Stay Connected

October 16, 2020

Having dabbled in golf growing up, Army Veteran Charlie Bennett decided he would check out the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) clinic at

13th Annual Patriot Golf Day Celebrated Nationwide Labor Day Weekend

September 03, 2020

Folds of Honor Scholarships and PGA HOPE Veterans Programs jointly supported through ‘The most heroic round of golf you will ever play,’ Sept.4-7

PGA HOPE Clinic Leaves Rhode Island Veterans Home Residents Wanting More

February 20, 2020

Louis Dolce Sr. poses with David Baluik, PGA Louis Dolce Sr., is what many golfers might refer to as a range rat. On a Tuesday afternoon he shows up

PGA HOPE at Atkinson Resort & Country Club makes great impact.

September 06, 2019

Atkinson, NH – Atkinson Resort and Country Club plays host to many different events during their busy season, but one program stands out regarding

PGA HOPE Participants Recognize Bangor Municipal GC Staff

June 07, 2019

BANGOR, Maine — On May 22, Bangor Municipal Golf Course and its staff were recognized for their efforts in teaching local veterans the game of

How To Thank A Veteran

June 06, 2019

Alex Kirk, PGA, gives much more than just a handful of golf tips when he welcomes Veterans to Hanover Country Club at Dartmouth College each summer. He gives them joy, hope, and a much deserved thank you.