On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Pacific Northwest PGA HOPE program hosted its inaugural “We Got Your 6” Fundraising Scramble at Meadow Park Golf Course in Tacoma, Washington. Sponsored by Humana and Freedom Financial, the event brought together the golf community to support local Veterans through the power of the game.
The tournament featured 16 teams and a total of 63 golfers. Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of participants and sponsors, the event raised $11,400 to benefit PGA HOPE clinics throughout the Pacific Northwest Section.
One of the most powerful moments of the day came from PGA HOPE Ambassador Jeanie Butler, who played alongside Veteran Kevin Wilson. Due to injuries sustained during his service in Iraq, Kevin lost his sight—but through strength, perseverance, and the support of his coach and guide dog, he continues to play golf.
“I had the honor of golfing with a fellow veteran who sacrificed so much more than I did for this country,” said Jeanie. “With his coach and guide dog by his side, he crushed it on the fairways and made some beautiful putts. He’s such an inspiration and exactly what PGA HOPE is about.”
PGA HOPE Ambassador Jeff Bojanowski also shared emotional remarks during the event.
“I never would have imagined the support the community has for the military community until I got involved with PGA HOPE,” he said. “Seeing all of you here brings a tear to my eye and fills my heart with joy.”
Congratulations to the winning team of Wilkins, Scarbo, Lyon, and Clay!
The success of the event wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible generosity of our golf community. Thank you to all the golf facilities that donated rounds of golf for our auction, the PGA Professionals who contributed lessons, and our vendors for providing fantastic raffle items.
100% of these donations went directly to support future PGA HOPE programs. Your contributions truly help us make a difference in the lives of Veterans and Active-Duty Military, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support.
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is a flagship military program of the PGA of America. It introduces golf to Veterans and Active-Duty Military personnel as a way to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. Led by PGA Professionals, the program features a 6–8-week instructional curriculum and is provided at no cost to participants.
Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veterans Affairs, PGA HOPE receives direct referrals from VA medical centers, establishing golf as a recognized form of therapy and rehabilitation.
If you would like more information about the PNW PGA HOPE program, please visit https://pnwpga.com/military-veterans. You can also find a list of PGA HOPE clinics throughout the Pacific Northwest Section. If you would like to attend one of our TopGolf events or sponsor an event, please reach out to Jeff Bojanowski at [email protected].
