PGA HOPE is a program that introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, taught by PGA Professionals that are trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. All programs are funded and supported by PGA REACH National and the Pacific Northwest PGA Foundation to provide this program free to all Veterans.
- Participants of PGA HOPE programs include military Veterans living with physical and cognitive challenges such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and amputees, among other challenges.
- PGA HOPE programming is fully funded by PGA REACH/the PNW PGA Foundation and offered at NO COST for Military Veterans.
- The Department of Veterans Affairs research and clinical experience verify that physical activity is important to maintaining good health, speeding recovery, and improving overall quality of life. For many injured Veterans, adaptive sports provide their first exposure to physical activity after injury.
- PGA HOPE has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which enables Recreational Therapists to refer Veterans to the PGA HOPE program as a form of therapy.
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Resources for Military & Veterans
Veterans: Discover PGA HOPE programs in your area! Use the “Interested in PGA HOPE” button to help us better understand the need for programs in your area.
* To see all schedule dates, choose the location you would like to view and scroll down to where it shows the number of sessions in gold lettering and click on it. All dates will appear. If there are no classes available in your area, please visit the wait list and complete the form.
Drive, Chip & Putt
We have volunteer opportunities for veterans at Drive, Chip and Putt qualifiers. Reach out to Paul with interest: [email protected]
2026 Veteran Meetups
June 13: PGA HOPE Washington Open – Allenmore Golf Course (Tacoma, WA) – 2:00pm tee times. Register here >
July 18: Veteran Meetup and Playday @ Meadow Park GC
October 10: PGA HOPE National Veteran Championship @ Chambers Bay GC
November 11: Veterans Day Meetup at Topgolf – Hillsboro and Topgolf – Renton
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PNW PGA HOPE Represents Section at 2026 Secretary’s Cup
The Pacific Northwest PGA Foundation is proud to announce its team for the 2026 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup, held in conjunction with PGA Championship week. Read more >
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How You Can Support PGA HOPE
Resources for PGA Professionals
PGA HOPE Training
Please complete the PGA HOPE Instructor Training Interest Form below so we can best understand the need for instructor trainings around our Section.
I’m Interested in PGA HOPE Instructor TrainingPatriot Golf Days
Folds of Honor and PGA HOPE are coming together this Memorial Day Weekend creating the most unified way for PGA Sections and Professionals across the country to honor our Veterans and Military families, AND WE NEED YOU!
Our ask is simple. Register your facility at PATRIOTGOLFDAYS.COM, and we will arm you with the tools to execute the mission with very little friction. Through the print and digital tools that we will provide, your members/customers can engage over the 4 days in multiple ways. From rounding up at the register, or making a direct donation, everyone can make an impact: even those in your community who cannot play that weekend can donate online to further the cause.
There is no need to host a tournament or close your course to members or the public. Just send a simple email to your membership/customer base letting them know that you are celebrating Patriot Golf Days this Memorial Day Weekend and raising money that will empower the lives of Veterans and military families.
Host a PGA HOPE Program
If you are a PGA Professional who is already conducting PGA HOPE programs, or who has an interest in running one, please contact Paul Russo at [email protected].