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PGA HOPE Programs

HELPING OUR PATRIOTS EVERYWHERE!

PGA HOPE Carolinas (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is an adaptive golf program offered by our PGA Professionals as a rehabilitation tool to improve our Veterans’ quality of life by enhancing their mental, social, physical, and emotional well-being. There is NO COST to our Veterans. We serve our Veterans at twenty-six locations in North and South Carolina with an emphasis on helping those with physical and emotional disabilities that would most benefit from our initiatives. 

The following WINTER programs will open for registration on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10 A.M. Please be courteous to your fellow service members and register only if you have never participated in the past and are available to attend over half of the sessions. This will ensure that everyone has a fair chance to benefit and fully engage with the program. Additional programs will open for registration on designated Mondays at 10 A.M EST.

PLEASE NOTE: The registration links will appear below as soon as registration opens.

PGA HOPE Program Location Weekly Sessions Time Registration URL Link
PGA HOPE Columbia The Spur at Northwoods Thu, starting 2/20 10AM-12PM Open at 10 AM on 12/23/24
PGA HOPE Fayetteville Methodist University Golf Club Fri, starting 2/7 10AM-12PM Open at 10 AM on 12/23/24
PGA HOPE Kiawah Island Kiawah Island Golf Resort – Cougar Point Thu, starting 1/9 2PM-4PM Open at 10 AM on 12/23/24
PGA HOPE Lexington Country Club of Lexington Thu, starting 2/20 3PM-5PM Open at 10 AM on 12/23/24

2024 HOPE Program Information

All HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.
PGA HOPE Aiken

 

PGA HOPE Aiken’s program began in 2024! The program is led by Lead Professional Daniel Seawell, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions?? Please contact Daniel Seawell, PGA at daniel@houndslakecc.com

PGA HOPE Asheville

PGA HOPE Asheville started in the Spring of 2017 where it was led by PGA HOPE Asheville Lead Professional, PGA HOPE National Trainer, and 2023 Carolinas PGA Patriot Award winner, Brian Oliver, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Brian Oliver, PGA at boliver0301@pga.com.

Follow PGA HOPE Asheville along on Facebook to get more involved!

PGA HOPE Buies Creek

2023 was PGA HOPE Buies Creek’s first year as a program! PGA HOPE Buies Creek will be lead by PGA Professionals, Eric Jordan, PGA and Gabriella Story, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Gabriella Story, PGA at gstory@campbell.edu or Eric Jordan, PGA at ejordan@golftec.com. 

PGA HOPE Burlington

2023 was PGA HOPE Burlington’s first year as a program! PGA HOPE Burlington will be lead by PGA Professional, Mike Long, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Mike Long, PGA at mjlong@burlingtonnc.gov.

PGA HOPE Charleston

PGA HOPE Charleston started in the Fall of 2015 at Wescott Golf Club and grew to 4 other locations in the Lowcountry Chapter. PGA HOPE Charleston was the first program in the Carolinas to start giving HOPE to our nation’s military heroes through the leadership of Perry Green, PGA! Please see below the PGA HOPE Lead Professionals for each PGA HOPE Charleston Program. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Wescott Golf Club in Summerville, SC
This program was established in the Fall of 2015 by PGA HOPE Lead & the 2020 Carolinas PGA Patriot Award Winner, Perry Green, PGA.

  • 2025 Session Information
    Location: Wescott Golf Club in Charleston, SC
    Session:

      • Winter: Sun, Jan 12 – Sun, Feb 16. 3PM-5PM

Have any questions? Please contact Perry Green, PGA at perrygreen@pga.com.

 

Daniel Island Club in Charleston, SC
This program was established in the Spring of 2016 by PGA HOPE Lead, Ron Cerrudo, PGA and is now led by PGA HOPE Lead Mike Smith, PGA.

  • 2025 Session Information
    Location: Daniel Island Club
    Dates: 

    • TBD

Have any questions? Please contact Mike Smith, PGA at michael.smith@diclub.com.


The Links at Stono Ferry in Hollywood, SC- This program was established in the Spring of 2017 by Ben Sloan, PGA. It is now led by PGA HOPE Lead, Chris Cobb, PGA.

  • 2025 Session Information
    Location: The Links at Stono Ferry in Hollywood, SC
    Dates: 

    • TBD

Have any questions? Please contact Chris Cobb, PGA at ccobb@stonoferrygolf.com or Greg Wood, PGA at gwood@stonoferrygolf.com. 

Charleston Municipal Golf Course in Charleston, SC – This program is run by PGA HOPE Lead, Marshall Ormand, PGA.

  • 2025 Session Information
    Location: Charleston Municipal Golf Course in Charleston, SC
    Dates

    • Winter: Tues, January 7 – Tues, February 18. 10AM-12PM

Have any questions? Please contact Marshall Ormand, PGA at ormandm@charleston-sc.gov.

Follow PGA HOPE Charleston along on Facebook to get more involved!

PGA HOPE Charlotte

PGA HOPE Charlotte started in the Spring of 2017 where it was led by PGA HOPE Charlotte Lead Professional, Ryan Brickley, PGA. Ian Bollinger, PGA has now taken over this program as the new PGA HOPE Lead. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Ian Bollinger, PGA at ian.bollinger257@gmail.com  or Darren Reilly, PGA at darren.reilly@pga.com.

Check out their website found HERE for more information!

Follow PGA HOPE Charlotte on Instagram to get more involved!

PGA HOPE Columbia

PGA HOPE Columbia started in the Spring of 2018 where it was led by PGA HOPE Columbia Lead Professional, Jim Williams, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2025 Session Information
    Location: The Spur at Northwoods in Columbia, SC
    Dates:

    • Winter: Thu, Feb 20 – Thu, Mar 27. 10AM-12PM

Have any questions? Please contact Jim Williams, PGA at pgagolf@pga.com.

Follow PGA HOPE Columbia along on Facebook to get more involved!

 

PGA HOPE Lexington began in 2024! It is led by PGA HOPE Columbia Lead Professional, Jim Williams, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2025 Session Information
    Location: Country Club of Lexington in Lexington, SC
    Dates:

    • Winter: Thurs, Feb. 20 – Thurs, Mar 27. 3PM-5PM

Have any questions? Please contact Jim Williams, PGA at pgagolf@pga.com.

PGA HOPE Fayetteville

PGA HOPE Fayetteville began in the Fall of 2021 and is led by PGA HOPE Fayetteville Lead Professional, Brock White, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2025 Session Information
    Location: Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC
    Dates: 

    • Winter: Fri, Feb 7 – Fri, Mar 28. 10AM-12PM

Have any questions? Please contact Brock White, PGA at brockwhite@pga.com. 

PGA HOPE Forest Oaks

PGA HOPE Forest Oaks began in 2024! The program will be led by former PGA HOPE Burlington Lead Professional Jonathan Dudley, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions?? Please contact Jonathan Dudley, PGA at jdudley@pga.com.

PGA HOPE Fort Liberty

PGA HOPE Fort Liberty’s program began in 2024! The program will be led by Lead Professional Jeffrey Johnson, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Jeffrey Johnson at jeffrey.d.johnson204.naf@mail.mil

PGA HOPE Greensboro

PGA HOPE Greensboro started in the Spring of 2017 where it was led by PGA HOPE Greensboro Lead Professionals, Bob Brooks, PGA, our 2022 Carolinas PGA Patriot Award Winner & Casey Cline, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Bob Brooks, PGA at Bob.Brooks@greensboro-nc.gov. or Sharon Williams at Sharon.Williams@greensboro-nc.gov

PGA HOPE Greenville

PGA HOPE Greenville (SC) started in the Spring of 2016 where it was led by PGA HOPE Greenville Lead Professional, Pat Kenny, PGA. Unfortunately, Pat Kenny passed away in the Summer of 2020. Pat’s legacy will live on through this program that he has built thanks to the new PGA HOPE Lead Professional, Chris Sitko, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Chris Sitko, PGA at sitko305@pga.com. 

PGA HOPE Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island Golf Resort- Cougar Point in Kiawah Island, SC – This program was established in the Summer of 2018 by PGA HOPE Lead & Carolinas PGA Section President, Josh Wagaman, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2025 Session Information
    Location: Kiawah Island Resort Golf in Kiawah Island, SC
    Dates: 

    • Winter: Thu, Jan 9 – Thu, Feb 27 from 2PM-4PM

Have any questions? Please contact Josh Wagaman, PGA @Josh_Wagaman@kiawahresort.com.

PGA HOPE Moyock

PGA HOPE Moyock began in the Spring of 2021 and is led by PGA HOPE Moyock Lead Professional, Dan Aros, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Dan Aros, PGA at dan@eaglecreekgolfing.com. 

PGA HOPE Myrtle Beach

PGA HOPE Myrtle Beach started in the Fall of 2020 where it was led by PGA HOPE Myrtle Beach Lead Professional and Past Carolinas PGA & PGA of America Past President, Gary Schaal, PGA. This program is run through Project Golf Myrtle Beach to serve our nation’s military heroes. PGA Professional, Angel Diaz, now runs the program as PGA HOPE Lead! HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2025 Session Information
    Location: Project Golf at Barefoot Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC
    Dates:

    • Winter: Tues, Feb 11 – Tues, Mar 18. 2PM-4PM

Have any questions? Please contact Angel Diaz, PGA at angel.diaz@projectgolf.org.

Follow PGA HOPE Myrtle Beach along on Facebook to get more involved or check out their website found HERE for more information!

PGA HOPE Parris Island

PGA HOPE Parris Island started in the Fall of 2018 where it was led by PGA HOPE Parris Island Lead Professionals, Dwight Hansen, PGA & Jeff Harris, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Legends Golf Course in Parris Island, SC
    Dates:

    • Fall: Tue, September 3 – Tue, October 22. 4PM-6PM

Have any questions? Please contact Jeff Harris, PGA at jeffharris57@me.com.

Follow PGA HOPE Parris Island along on Facebook to get more involved!

PGA HOPE Pinehurst

2023 was PGA HOPE Pinehurst’s first year as a program! PGA HOPE Pinehurst will be led by PGA Professional, Davis DeRosa, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2025 Session Information
    Location: Legacy Golf Links in Aberdeen, NC
    Dates

    • Winter: Sat, Feb 15 – Sat, Apr 5. 2PM-4PM

Have any questions? Please contact Davis DeRosa, PGA at davisderosa@pga.com.

PGA HOPE Raleigh

PGA HOPE Raleigh started in the Spring of 2022 where it where it was led by PGA HOPE Raleigh Lead Professional, Rick Hengstenberg, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: First Tee Triangle in Raleigh, NC
    Dates:

    • Fall: Thu, September 19 – Thu, October 24. 12PM-2PM

Have any questions? Please contact PGA HOPE Lead, Rick Hengstenberg, PGA at rick@firstteetriangle.org or Matt Furlough at matt@firstteetriangle.org.

PGA HOPE Southern Pines

PGA HOPE Southern Pines started in the Spring of 2018 where it was led by PGA HOPE Southern Pines Lead Professional, Jim Hardy, PGA. Now, Zach Martin, PGA is the PGA HOPE Southern Pines Lead Professional. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location:     Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines, NC
    Dates:

    • Fall: Wed, September 4 – Wed, October 23. 5PM-7PM

Have any questions? Please contact Zach Martin, PGA at zmartin@longleafgfc.com.

PGA HOPE Statesville

2024 will be PGA HOPE Statesville’s inaugural year! The program will be led by Lead Professional Cameron Rinker, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location:     River Oaks Golf Club in Statesville, NC
    Dates:

    • Fall: Thurs, September 5 – Thurs, October 10. 1PM-3PM

Have any questions Please contact Cameron Rinker, PGA at golfdynamicsllc@gmail.com.

PGA HOPE Thomasville

 

2024 will be PGA HOPE Thomasville’s inaugural year! The program will be led by Lead Professional Scott Duerscherl, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Scott Duerscherl, PGA at sduerscherl@pga.com.

PGA HOPE Wilmington

PGA HOPE Wilmington hosted their first session in the Summer of 2023. This was PGA HOPE Lead Professional, Darrell Posey’s first year leading this program in the Wilmington area. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Darrell Posey, PGA at darrellposeygolf@gmail.com.

More Information

How to Join a PGA HOPE Carolinas Program?

How to Join a PGA HOPE Carolinas Program?

Are you a Veteran and want to get involved in PGA HOPE? Our programs will open on select Mondays at 10AM. Once an application has been filled out the PGA REACH Carolinas team will connect you with the PGA HOPE Lead Professional at the site that you had selected.

  • More registration details to come.

*Please note, not all of our PGA HOPE Carolinas site locations host a PGA HOPE program each season so please visit “2024 HOPE Site Location Information” to know which program is hosting a clinic.

Where Are The PGA HOPE Carolinas Programs Located?

Where Are The PGA HOPE Carolinas Programs Located?

PGA HOPE Carolinas serves veterans in North or South Carolina. Please click HERE to see the site locations of our 26 PGA HOPE programs. If you do not live in North or South Carolina and want to find a PGA HOPE program near you, please go to pgareach.org/services/military and find a program near you!

If you have any questions regarding PGA HOPE Carolinas, please contact PGA REACH Coordinator, Mia Hayasaki at
mhayasaki@pgahq.com or by phone at (336) 398-2673.

Who Can Join A PGA HOPE Program?

Who Can Join A PGA HOPE Program?

PGA HOPE Carolinas (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is an adaptive golf program offered by our PGA Professionals as a rehabilitation tool to improve our Veterans’ quality of life by enhancing their mental, social, physical, and emotional well-being; however, all Veterans are eligible to participate depending on space available in our clinics. Clinic space will be given to veterans on a first-come, first-serve basis and new veterans will take priority.

Who Teaches the PGA HOPE Clinics?

Who Teaches the PGA HOPE Clinics?

The only individuals allowed to give golf instruction at the PGA HOPE clinics are PGA HOPE certified PGA Members. Anyone who is NOT a PGA Member cannot give golf instruction. For example, a graduated PGA HOPE veteran or volunteer cannot give instruction or run a clinic.

Benefits for You As A Veteran

Benefits to the Veteran Community:

  • Gives a hand-up to our nation’s Veterans.
  • Provides Veterans with camaraderie and a potentially life-saving therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury.
  • Improved quality of life for our Veterans with injuries, illnesses, or challenges
PGA HOPE Carolinas Graduates Benefits

PGA HOPE Carolinas Graduates Benefits

Once Veterans graduate from one of the many different PGA HOPE programs in North and South Carolina, they will receive a graduate card. This graduate card gives Veterans access to a benefits package with many different playing opportunities and discounts on golf equipment, golf apparel, and more!  This benefits package can ONLY  be accessed at participating golf courses and stores by PGA HOPE graduated Veteran’s that show proof with their PGA HOPE graduation card. An example of the card is shown above.

Click HERE to view benefits.

*Please note, if you do not have a PGA HOPE graduation card, please connect with your PGA HOPE Lead Professional on receiving your card.*

Have Any Questions About PGA HOPE Carolinas OR How To Get Involved?

For more information regarding PGA HOPE Carolinas, please contact PGA REACH Carolinas Coordinator, Mia Hayasaki at mhayasaki@pgahq.com or at (336)398-2848.

PGA HOPE SUMMER REGISTRATION

Are you a Veteran and looking to get involved in our FREE adaptive golf program? PGA HOPE Summer Registration opens on Monday, August 12! Stay tuned!

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For more information regarding PGA HOPE Carolinas, please contact PGA REACH Carolinas Coordinator Mia Hayasaki at mhayasaki@pgahq.com or at (336)398-2848.