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

Here's to a great 2023 season of PGA HOPE New England

PGA HOPE - Atkinson (Program FULL - Please complete WAITLIST form)

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

Due to an unprecedented interest level, both of our sessions are FULL at this time. We are trying to make accommodations to host additional Veterans.

Please add your name to the Alternate List HERE

PGA HOPE - Bangor (Program FULL - Please complete WAITLIST form)

The Bangor Municipal Golf Course and host PGA Professionals are excited to welcome back PGA HOPE for the 2023 season!

Due to an unprecedented interest level, our session is FULL at this time. We are trying to make accommodations to host additional Veterans.

Please add your name to the Alternate List HERE

PGA HOPE - Bedford (Program full - Please complete Waitlist form)

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.

2023 HOPE Session #1 Program Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

2023 HOPE Session #2 Dates: August 11, 18, 25 & September 9, 15, 22

Sessions are Friday’s, from 100p-200p

Due to an unprecedented interest level, our session is FULL at this time. We are trying to make accommodations to host additional Veterans.

Please add your name to the Alternate List HERE

PGA HOPE - Boston - Female Veteran Program (Program Full - Please Complete Waitlist Form)

We’re excited to announce Winchester Country Club & Belmont Country Club will host PGA HOPE – Boston in 2023. Established in 2022, this program is one of a select few offerings in the country, specifically for Female Veterans.

Belmont Country Club (181 Winter Street, Belmont, MA 02478)
April 10, May 1 ~ Sessions are held 1000a to 1200p

Winchester Country Club (1 Lockeland Road, Winchester MA 01890)

June 26, July 24, August 28, September 18 ~ Sessions are held 1200p to 200p

Due to an unprecedented interest level, the PGA HOPE – Boston program is currently FULL at this time. We are trying to make accommodations to host additional Veterans.

Please add your name to the Alternate List HERE

PGA HOPE-Boston is proudly supported by:

PGA HOPE - Boylston (Registration opens soon)

The Haven Country Club is excited to host the inaugural PGA HOPE – Boylston program for the 2023 season!

We look forward to opening registration for PGA HOPE – Boylston in late April.

This 7-week instructional program will begin in the Summer and conclude in the Fall.

PGA HOPE - Hyannis (Program FULL - Please complete WAITLIST form)

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

2023 Program Dates: July 8 & 22, August 12 & 26, September 9 & 23, October 7 & 21

Sessions are Saturday’s, 100p-300p

Please add your name to the Alternate List HERE

PGA HOPE - Hyannis (Indoor - New program for 2023) (Registration Now Open)

Donnellan Golf is proud to host the inaugural PGA HOPE- Hyannis (Indoor) program for the 2023 season.

This 7-week instructional evening program will take place on Wednesday’s, starting at 700pm and concluding at 900pm.

2023 Program Dates: July 5 & 19, August 9 & 23, September 6 & 20, October 11 & 25

Sessions are Wednesday’s, 700p-900p

PGA HOPE - Laconia (Registration Now Open)

Laconia Country Club is excited to host the inaugural PGA HOPE – Laconia program for the 2023 season!

This 7-week instructional program will take place on Tuesday’s at 3:00pm.

Program Dates: June 20 & 27, July 11, 18 & 25, and August 1st

PGA HOPE - Lebanon (Program FULL - Please complete WAITLIST form)

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

Due to an unprecedented interest level, our session is FULL at this time. We are trying to make accommodations to host additional Veterans.

Please add your name to the Alternate List HERE

PGA HOPE - Lincoln (Program FULL - Please complete WAITLIST form)

The Kirkbrae Country Club and host PGA Professionals welcome the return of PGA HOPE.

Due to an unprecedented interest level, our session is FULL at this time. We are trying to make accommodations to host additional Veterans.

Please add your name to the Alternate List HERE

PGA HOPE - North Dartmouth (Program FULL - Please complete WAITLIST form)

The Allendale Country Club and host PGA Professional Bob Giusti are excited to host another season of PGA HOPE – North Dartmouth.

Due to an unprecedented interest level, our session is FULL at this time. We are trying to make accommodations to host additional Veterans.

Please add your name to the Alternate List HERE

PGA HOPE - Portland (Program FULL - Please complete WAITLIST form)

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

Due to an unprecedented interest level, our program is FULL at this time. We are trying to make accommodations to host additional Veterans.

Please add your name to the Alternate List HERE

PGA HOPE - Windham (Program FULL - Please complete WAITLIST form)

The Windham Country Club and host PGA Professionals welcome the return of PGA HOPE.

Due to an unprecedented interest level, our session is FULL at this time. We are trying to make accommodations to host additional Veterans.

Please add your name to the Alternate List HERE

PGA HOPE - Worcester (Program FULL - Please complete WAITLIST form)

The Green Hill Golf Course and host PGA Professionals are excited to welcome the 2023 season of PGA HOPE!

Due to an unprecedented interest level, our session is FULL at this time. We are trying to make accommodations to host additional Veterans.

Please add your name to the Alternate List HERE

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.