OPERATION: PlayDay

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PGA REACH New England is proud to continue the Operation: PlayDay initiative for our Military Pillar. A series of eight playing opportunities for PGA HOPE New England graduates or current participants will be conducted during the 2024 season.

The OPD series is Presented By:

What is OPERATION: PlayDay?

This will be a monthly, 9-hole social playing opportunity for our Veterans to connect, compete and showcase our PGA HOPE New England program to those that may not be familiar with the initiative.

The goal, bring together golfers along with their non-golfing brothers or sisters from all branches of the armed forces that want to learn or play in a relaxed atmosphere, where the focus is camaraderie.

How do you register for an OPERATION:PlayDay event?

Event	Date	Facility	Format	Registration
Operation:PlayDay #1	Tuesday, April 23	Weekapaug Golf Club	Regular	Player Pairings Weekapaug
Operation:PlayDay #2	Wednesday, May 22	Mt. Pleasant Golf Club	Teams by Branch of Service	Player Pairings Mt Pleasant
Operation:PlayDay #3	Monday, June 17	Lincoln Country Club	Book Swap	Player Pairings Lincoln
Operation:PlayDay #4	Monday, July 8	Tatnuck Country Club	Teams paired by PGA HOPE program	Player Pairings Tatnuck
Operation:PlayDay #5	Thursday, August 15th	Holly Ridge Golf Club	Par 3 Challenge	Open Now!
Operation:PlayDay #6	Tuesday, August 27th	Waterville Country Club	Food Drive	Opens July 29th @ 11am
Operation:PlayDay #7	Wednesday, September 18th	The Quechee Club	Toy Drive	Opens August 19th @ 11am
Operation:PlayDay #8	Thursday, October 24	Kirkbrae Country Club	Play with a NEPGA Pro	Opens September 24 @ 11am

Thank you to all the facilities that hosted us and to all the Veterans that participated in our 2023. Looking forward to a great 2024 season ahead, stay tuned for more updates on next season!

Who is eligible to participate in an OPERATION: PlayDay event?

During each event, up to approximately (36-44) players can register on a first come, first served basis. Given the success of our OPD series in 2023, we are now requiring at least one (1) PGA HOPE participant or graduate per twosome, or two (2) PGA HOPE participants or graduates per foursome.

A graduate or current PGA HOPE program participant may invite an active military service person or fellow Veteran who is NOT in the PGA HOPE program.

Players may also sign up as an individual, with the hope of being paired with another single player.

Is there a cost to play in an OPERATION: PlayDay event?

No. PGA REACH New England proudly creates and executes initiatives dedicated to giving back to the Veteran community. Our foundation will cover the cost of course fees as well as a lunch fee, additional purchases above and beyond those at the facility are at the cost of the player.

Players are asked to honor their commitment and registration into the event, given the limited number of spaces available. Cancellations must be relayed to Chad Eades (ceades@pgahq.com) or via text (781.715.7125), allowing another Veteran into the field from the waitlist.