PGA HOPE
The PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program aspires to create a physically and emotionally healthier Veteran and Active Duty community through the game of golf. Each PGA HOPE session is taught and led by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency, and consists of a golf curriculum delivered through two-hour classes over six weeks. Participation is at NO CHARGE and is funded by the South Florida PGA Foundation and PGA REACH (the charitable arm of the PGA of America).
While many participants have golf experience, the program is open to any Veteran or Active Duty member. Golf experience and golf clubs are NOT needed or required. All that is required is a desire to connect with your fellow Veterans and be physically active through the game of golf.
PGA HOPE Programs
There are 22 PGA HOPE programs offering over 35 opportunities each year for Veterans and Active Duty personnel to participate in a six-week session. The six-week sessions are scheduled and updated here on an ongoing basis.
PGA HOPE sessions currently accepting registrations are noted below, and you can register by clicking the REGISTER button. If a Program near you is not currently offering a session, or the date and time do not fit your schedule, complete our PGA HOPE Interest Form by clicking the link to receive email notifications as sessions are added.
NOTE: Because of high demand, Veterans and Active Duty members who have never completed a PGA HOPE session receive priority registration. Returning participants (PGA HOPE Alumni) who have completed a session within the last three (3) years may participate on a space-available basis.
For questions or additional information regarding PGA HOPE and registration, please contact
Darrell Bock, PGA.
PGA HOPE Boca Raton
Complete for 2026
PGA HOPE Bonita Springs
Complete for 2026
PGA HOPE Cape Coral
Complete for 2026
PGA HOPE Central Naples
Complete for 2026
PGA HOPE Naples
Complete for 2026
PGA HOPE Old Marco Junction
Complete for 2026
SOUTH FLORIDA PGA HOPE ALUMNI
The South Florida PGA takes on the mission and duty of supporting those who have committed themselves to our great Country through service in the armed forces seriously. To that end, once you complete a PGA HOPE session, your journey with the South Florida PGA, fellow PGA HOPE graduates, and golf continues.
As a PGA HOPE Alumni, you will be invited to participate in a variety of activities to include tournaments, leagues, play days, instruction clinics, socials, and more. Additionally, discounts and special promotions on the South Florida PGA Golf Pass, equipment, and apparel are available to PGA HOPE Alumni.
You have earned this opportunity. If you have not completed a PGA HOPE session, register or complete the
Interest Form today. If you are a South Florida PGA HOPE Alumni, stay connected by visiting the South Florida PGA HOPE Basecamp website and checking for emails announcing the various activities.
SOUTH FLORIDA PGA HOPE AMBASSADORS
Todd Frey
u.s. Navy
2025
Christina Olivarez
U.S. ARMY
2021
Mary Anderson-Kokell
U.S. ARMY
2019
have graduated from PGA HOPE
of programming administered
conducted since 2015
