Program Locations
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of the PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to active-duty military and military veterans to enhance their physical, social, mental and emotional well-being.
Gateway PGA HOPE Programs are 6-8 week golf-development programs taught by local PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf techniques for working with veterans with disabilities. The programs are free to all active duty military and military veterans.
Gateway PGA Professionals have committed to furthering PGA HOPE programming throughout the region since 2013 and have served over 800 veterans to date.
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Scheduled Clinics
Scott AFB Session 1
Lead PGA Professionals: James McCormick, PGA and Dan Polites, PGA
Dates & Time: Tuesdays, March 24 – April 28, from 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Facility: Cardinal Creek Golf Course
Scott AFB Session 2 (WOMEN ONLY)
Lead PGA Professionals: James McCormick, PGA and Dan Polites, PGA
Dates & Time: Thursdays, March 26 – April 30, from 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Facility: Cardinal Creek Golf Course
Granite City
Lead PGA Professionals: Mark Marcuzzo, PGA
Dates & Time: Wednesdays, April 8 – May 13, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Facility: Arlington Greens Golf Course
Edwardsville (WOMEN ONLY)
Lead PGA Professionals: Jon DePriest, PGA
Dates & Time: Sundays, April 5 – May 17, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Facility: Sunset Hills Country Club
Springfield, IL
Lead PGA Professionals: Lance Flury, PGA
Dates & Time: Wednesdays, May 6 – June 10, from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Facility: Lincoln Greens Golf Course
Quincy
Lead PGA Professionals: Gideon Smith, PGA
Dates & Time: Wednesdays, May 6 – June 10, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Facility: Christensen Golf Academy / Westview Golf Course
Edwardsville (OAK BROOK) Session 1
Lead PGA Professionals: Mike Suhre, PGA
Dates & Time: Saturdays, May 23 – June 27, from 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Facility: Oak Brook Golf Club
Edwardsville (OAK BROOK) Session 2
Lead PGA Professionals: Logan Murphy, PGA
Dates & Time: Saturdays, May 23 – June 27, from 10:45 am – 12:15 am
Facility: Oak Brook Golf Club
Scott AFB Session 3
Lead PGA Professionals: James McCormick, PGA and Dan Polites, PGA
Dates & Time: Tuesdays, August 4 – September 8, from 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Facility: Cardinal Creek Golf Course
Scott AFB Session 4
Lead PGA Professionals: James McCormick, PGA and Dan Polites, PGA
Dates & Time: Thursdays, August 6 – September 10, from 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Facility: Cardinal Creek Golf Course
Scott AFB Session 5
Lead PGA Professionals: James McCormick, PGA and Dan Polites, PGA
Dates & Time: Tuesdays, September 22 – October 27, from 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Facility: Cardinal Creek Golf Course
Scott AFB Session 6
Lead PGA Professionals: James McCormick, PGA and Dan Polites, PGA
Dates & Time: Thursdays, September 24 – October 29, from 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Facility: Cardinal Creek Golf Course
O’Fallon, MO
Lead PGA Professional: Brian Maine, PGA
Dates & Time: Wednesdays, April 15 – May 20, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Facility: Golf Headquarters Family Plex
South County St. Louis
Lead PGA Professional: Marvid Herrod, PGA
Dates & Time: Saturdays, April 18 – May 16, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Facility: Sunset Country Club
Kirkwood
Lead PGA Professional: Adam Betz, PGA
Dates & Time: Tuesdays, April 28 – June 2, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Facility: Family Golf and Learning Center
Maryland Heights (WOMEN ONLY)
Lead PGA Professional: Sally Collins, PGA, LPGA
Dates & Time: Sundays, June 28 – August 2, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Facility: The Quarry at Crystal Springs