Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Josh McKinley, PGA, and Chris Runyan, PGA. Topics include:
- Why are veterans’ golf programs important?
- 22 a day
- community involvement
- growing the game
- reaching just one person
- Working with veterans
- It’s all about the veteran
- camaraderie
- Questions to not ask.
- Types of Veteran Golf Programs
- PGA HOPE
- Veteran specific tournaments
- Veterans’ golf clubs
- As Simple as just hanging out!
- Resources for connecting with veterans
- PGA HOPE
- Q&A
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Josh McKinley is the 2024 PNW PGA Patriot Award Winner. Over his 16-year career, Josh has passionately advocated for programs like PGA HOPE and Patriot Golf Days across Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. As a lead trainer and adaptive golf expert, he personally coached veterans and spearheaded initiatives in 2024 like the Central Oregon Patriot Golf Day tournament and Spokane’s Patriot Day. Beyond coaching, Josh supports Folds of Honor and offers discounts and free lessons to veterans, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to making golf accessible and impactful for those who have served.
Chris Runyan won the PNW PGA Patriot Award 6 times and is the recipient of the national 2020 PGA Patriot Award. A Marine Corps Veteran, Runyan’s family has served in virtually every major conflict since 1860, including the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam War and Gulf War. Runyan has used his commitment and passion to assist fellow Veterans in finding hope through the game of golf. As a PGA Member, he has been instrumental in growing the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program for Veterans throughout the Pacific Northwest PGA Section. He also founded VETS on the Green, a complementary program to PGA HOPE that helps get PGA Professionals involved in teaching the game to Veterans, while making a difference in their lives.