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PGA HOPE

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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Contact Ricky Klein at rklein@pgahq.com to learn more!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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