Raleigh, NC – Twelve PGA Professionals and Associates are now officially PGA HOPE Certified after completing a morning training at First Tee — Triangle on March 24. This specialized training prepares instructors to teach and support veterans and active-duty military through PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), the flagship military program of PGA REACH Carolinas.

Under the guidance of PGA HOPE National Instructor Brian Oliver, PGA, participants engaged in both indoor and outdoor instruction, utilizing First Tee — Triangle’s driving range and simulators to learn adaptive golf techniques. The comprehensive training focused on equipping PGA Professionals with the skills to work with veterans facing physical and emotional challenges, ensuring an inclusive and supportive golf experience.

With their certification, these instructors will now provide free, adaptive golf programming at PGA HOPE locations throughout the region, helping veterans rediscover the joy and benefits of the game.

For more information about PGA HOPE and its impact, visit [PGA HOPE] or contact Mia Hayasaki, PGA REACH Program Manager, at mhayasaki@pgahq.com.

Photos from the training can be found [HERE]!

About PGA HOPE

PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, designed to introduce golf to veterans and active-duty military as a form of therapy and rehabilitation. The program is free for all military participants and led by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf techniques.

About First Tee — Triangle

First Tee is a youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, First Tee — Triangle creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. They’re Building Game Changers through junior golf programs.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Mia Hayasaki
PGA REACH Program Manager
mhayasaki@pgahq.com
(336) 398-2673