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2021 Annual Report

The PGA REACH Gateway Foundation has released its 2021 Annual Report.  Inclusive of stories of the Foundation’s impact, growth and success metrics, financials, and more, the 2021 Annual Report is a must-read!  CLICK HERE to read.

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Lake Forest PGA HOPE Chapter Celebrated Their Program Graduation!

The inaugural PGA HOPE Clinic at Lake Forest Country Club ended its 6-week activity for area Veterans this past week on Tuesday, May 10th. There were weeks of instruction with the final night being a three-hole scramble competition.   The PGA HOPE

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The PGA REACH Gateway Leadership Impact Award Goes To…

Mel Rector became involved in the PGA REACH Gateway Foundation by playing in the FIRST Foundation Pro Am in 2009, and has played in every tournament ever since.  Mel and his wife Sue have served as the Co-Chairs of the Ozzie and Friends Gala and Pro

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In Our 13th Year…

Thirteen years ago, a PGA REACH Gateway Foundation board member, Mike Murphy, assisted the acting board with bringing in a leader that would provide immense growth. Amid his 13th year, Foundation President and MLB Hall of Famer, Ozzie Smith has gone

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Remembering Patrick Fiore

Patrick Dylan Fiore, a resident of Belleville, Illinois, who attended Althoff Catholic High School, sadly passed away on March 18, 2013, at the age of 15. In 2014, the Gateway Section created a Junior Tour Tournament to honor the shining light that

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A Celebration of Champions to Benefit a Great Cause

Last week, a sold-out crowd weathered our St. Louis wintery mix to attend an extraordinary event hosted by MLB Hall of Famer, Ozzie Smith at the Ball Park Village St. Louis. This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of St. Louis’ greatest sports

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PGA HOPE Cup

On Wednesday, October 13th, 35 PGA HOPE Veterans came out to Whitmoor Country Club in Weldon Springs, Missouri to participate in the 3rd Annual PGA HOPE Cup. The HOPE Cup is a 9 hole, four-person scramble tournament for local HOPE Graduates from the

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The Legends Charity Challenge Recap

The stage was set with four sports legends competing for 9 holes to support two local charities.  MLB Hall of Famer, Ozzie Smith, Professional Golfer, Jack Nicklaus, St. Louis Blues head coach, Craig Berube, and Professional Golfer, Tom Watson

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Gateway Section President Stands As Scorer for Ozzie Smith & Jack Nicklaus

PGA REACH Gateway board member and Gateway Section President, Brett Moomey, will serve as scorer for Ozzie Smith and Jack Nicklaus as they compete against Tom Watson and Craig Berube in the 2021 Legends Charity Challenge. With Smith and Nicklaus

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Gateway junior golfer to be the standard bearer for Ozzie Smith and Jack Nicklaus.

On Saturday, September 11th PGA REACH Gateway Foundation President Ozzie Smith and PGA REACH National Trustee Jack Nicklaus take on Tom Watson and Craig Berube in a match that will benefit PGA REACH Gateway and the First Tee of Greater St. Louis. The

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