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PGA HOPE WNY

PGA HOPE WNY

PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH WNY. PGA HOPE introduces golf to veterans to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. Suicide is a major issue among military veterans, with recent statistical studies showing that 22 veterans a day commit suicide. PGA HOPE is working to change this statistic by helping Veterans to return to civilian life.

The Western New York PGA HOPE program is unique because it is more of a family than a program. It functions with a huge heart that gathers its member’s support and strength from the Buffalo, Rochester, and Erie, PA areas. Veterans and PGA Professionals truly understand and witness the positive effects that HOPE and the relationships it fosters can have in this year-round program. They see the positive impact HOPE has in strengthening the mental, physical, and emotional health of our Vets through the game of golf. HOPE allows our PGA Professionals the chance to say “THANK YOU” to our Veterans for their service and dedication to our Country. It provides them a unique experience to teach the game of golf, but more importantly it provides them the opportunity to make a connection through their love of the game. Through HOPE, our volunteer ranks have grown as our Veterans support the PGA REACH Foundation with giving of their time, efforts, and leadership for local fundraising and national events. Their gift of giving back shows how committed and dedicated the Veterans are to PGA Hope and the work of the PGA REACH Foundation. PGA Hope has brought together Veterans from all branches of the military with varying military and life experiences to create a family that supports, understands, and grows together to meet the needs and challenges they all face on a daily basis.

For information about PGA HOPE WNY please contact the Section Office Click Here

The PGA HOPE WNY program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum taught by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency.

This program is FREE for all Veterans!

 

Nick Martone U.S Marine Veteran

Email: nmartone@buffalofast.com

Scott Smalter U.S Navy Veteran

Email: smalter99@msn.com

Julie Haile Director of Junior Golf & Player Engagement

Email: jhaile@pgahq.com

2024 PGA HOPE Sessions

Things to Note:
  • We are looking for NEW Veterans who HAVE NOT previously graduated from a PGA HOPE session.
  • You MUST be present for 6 weeks to receive PGA HOPE graduate status. If you are unable to commit to 6 weeks at this time, please consider leaving the spot open until you can.
  • Upon clicking the registration link, you will be requesting an ACCESS CODE. Requesting an access code DOES NOT guarantee you a spot. Once you receive an access code, you must still complete registration – a first come first serve basis.
  • If a session is full, as space is limited, you will be directed to a WAITLIST. If a spot opens up, you will be contacted directly. Please do not contact the lead professional or facility as the waitlist is managed by PGA HOPE at the National level.

PLEASE Note: Sessions will open 6 weeks in advance for registration. Please do not sign up for more than 1 session.

Rochester – Wild Wood CC
Youngstown – Niagara Frontier GC
Southern Meadows GC (Rochester area)
Webster GC (Rochester area)
East Amherst – Glen Oak GC
East Amherst – Glen Oak GC
Victor – Dick’s House of Sport
  • Dates: May 30 – July 2 (Thursday’s other than last class which is a Tuesday)
  • Time: 9:30 – 11am
  • Registration Opens: Thursday, April 18 at 9am
  • Registration Link: https://www.pgareach.org/services/military
Rochester – Wild Wood CC 
Erie, PA – The Ridge GC
Youngstown – Niagara Frontier GC
Buffalo – Country Club of Buffalo

PGA HOPE ACROSS WNY

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