Wilmington, NC — Another impactful PGA HOPE Training is officially in the books, thanks to the incredible hospitality of The Country Club of Landfall, which proudly hosted last week’s training session.
The program brought together PGA Professionals and Associates from across the region, equipping them with the skills, tools, and knowledge needed to deliver adaptive golf programming for Veterans through PGA HOPE. These newly trained leaders are now prepared to make a meaningful difference in their local communities by expanding access to the game of golf and supporting the physical, mental, and social well-being of Veterans.
Newly Trained PGA Professionals & Associates:
Tammy Lohren, PGA | Jeff Sobieraj, PGA | Ryan O’Neill, PGA | Michael Stevenson, PGA | Laurie Adams, PGA | Danielle Werremeyer, PGA | Nicole Weller, PGA | Chris Byrd, PGA | Claire High | Obie Agbasi, PGA | Clay White | Gray Gillian, PGA | Debbie O’Keefe, PGA | John Brownwood, PGA
Reflecting on the value of the training experience, Debbie O’Keefe, PGA shared:
“I would encourage any professional or associate who’s on the fence to sign up for a PGA HOPE Training. The experience truly opens your eyes to what the program does and how impactful it can be. By getting that firsthand introduction, they’re able to better understand the mission and decide if it’s something they want to be part of.”
JOIN US AT THE NEXT PGA HOPE TRAINING
Event Date:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Event Time:
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location:
Bermuda Run Country Club – East Course
Facility Address:
324 Bermuda Run Dr
Bermuda Run, NC 27006
About PGA HOPE
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is a flagship initiative of the PGA of America through PGA REACH that introduces and supports golf programs for military Veterans and Active Duty service members. Using the game of golf as a tool for healing, connection, and community, PGA HOPE creates welcoming, inclusive environments that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being—while building lifelong relationships through the power of golf.
About PGA REACH
PGA REACH Carolinas is the charitable arm of the Carolinas PGA Section, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to positively impacting lives through the game of golf across North and South Carolina. Its mission centers on three main pillars: Youth, Military, and Inclusion, with the goal of expanding access, opportunity, and community benefits through golf. Under these pillars, PGA REACH Carolinas supports a variety of programs — from junior golf clinics and leagues that get children into the sport, to adaptive and rehabilitative initiatives like PGA HOPE for Veterans, and inclusion efforts that engage underserved and diverse populations.