Proudly Serving Veterans and Active-Duty Military in Connecticut and Western Mass.
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is a six-week adaptive golf program offered to Veterans and Active-Duty Military free of charge with instruction from PGA Professionals. The program is designed to introduce Veterans to the game of golf in an effort to enhance their overall quality of life. Whether you are a brand new golfer or have some experience, we hope that you will join us for this special program.
This program is open to all Veterans, but is geared specifically for those suffering with disabilities to assist them with the assimilation back into their local community. Each session will focus on the various golf skills you will use while playing. In addition to learning the basics, you will be guided onto the golf course at the last session to put your skills into action in a casual, friendly setting. Companions and/or therapists are always welcome to attend.
If you are interested in learning more about PGA HOPE Connecticut, add your name to the Veteran contact list by clicking here
View Current/Scheduled PGA HOPE Connecticut Programs
https://ctpga.com/pga-hope-connecticut-programs/
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PGA HOPE “Play Days”
PGA HOPE “Play Days” are a playing opportunity for Veterans that have graduated the PGA HOPE Connecticut program and want to continue their journey with golf as well as meet and play golf with fellow PGA HOPE graduates across program locations.
PGA HOPE Connecticut Ambassadors
2023 PGA HOPE Ambassador - Michael Slater
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt.
Michael Slater graduated through the PGA HOPE Connecticut Program at Springfield Country Club in West Springfield, MA. Michael fully understands the PGA HOPE program’s initiatives and sees it as a solid avenue to bring in Veterans who feel alone, without purpose and needing a little positive interaction in their everyday life.
2022 PGA HOPE Ambassador - Troy Brin
U.S. Army Veteran
Troy Brin graduated through the PGA HOPE Connecticut Program at Springfield Country Club in West Springfield, MA. He has been extremely involved in PGA HOPE and has a passion for recruiting Veterans to participate in programs like this.
2021 PGA HOPE Ambassador - Ralph Mayo Jr.
U.S. Marine Corps & Army Veteran
Ralph Mayo Jr. graduated through the PGA HOPE Connecticut Program at Goodwin Park Golf Course in Hartford, CT. He fell in love with the game and helps to spread the word about PGA HOPE and share his story to encourage other Veterans.
PGA HOPE Photo Albums
PGA HOPE Spring Program/Graduation – Goodwin Park Golf Course
PGA HOPE Spring Program/Graduation – Springfield Country Club
PGA HOPE in the News
2023: Mass Appeal came out to our brand new program offering at Crestview Country Club
“PGA HOPE program aids in veterans health”
2023: NBC Connecticut came out to our brand new program offering at Lyman Orchards Golf Center
“PGA pros teach military veterans about golf in free weeks-long program”
2021: “Ralph Mayo Jr.: Veteran and ‘Golf Guy'”
2021: FOX 61 came out to Goodwin Park Golf Course again on Wednesday May 12, 2021. This was the fourth session of the Connecticut Section PGA HOPE Program after PGA HOPE was canceled last year:
2018: FOX 61 came out to Goodwin Park Golf Course on Thursday, August 16, 2018 for the fourth session in the inaugural Connecticut Section PGA HOPE’s 6-week program: