Hartford Area Spring Session
Where: Goodwin Park Golf Course - Hartford, CT
Dates: Wednesdays from April 19th - May 24th
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
COMPLETED
Springfield/Northampton Area Spring Session
Where: Springfield Country Club - West Springfield, MA
Dates: Wednesdays from April 19th - May 24th
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
COMPLETED
Middlefield Summer Session
Where: Lyman Orchards Golf Club - Middlefield, CT
Dates: Fridays from July 7th - August 11th
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
COMPLETED
Agawam Summer Session
Where: Crestview Country Club - Agawam, MA
Dates: Wednesdays from July 26th - August 30th
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
COMPLETED
Hartford Area Fall Session
Where: Goodwin Park Golf Course - Hartford, CT
Dates: Wednesdays from September 13th - October 18th
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
FULL
Springfield/Northampton Area Fall Session
Where: Springfield Country Club - West Springfield, MA
Dates: Wednesdays from September 13th - October 18th
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
FULL
WHAT IS PGA HOPE?
PGA HOPE Connecticut Program
PGA Hope (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is a six-week adaptive golf program offered to Veterans 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.
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 Mayor 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: