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.
If you would like to receive a notification about upcoming clinics, or join the waitlist, please fill out THIS FORM
Contact Ricky Klein at rklein@pgahq.com to learn more!
If you have participated before, please wait to sign up to allow new participants to join. Thank you!!!
If you are a Veteran in need of golf clubs, consider our Sets for Vets program, which provides refurbished clubs at no cost. For more information, text Steve Jones at 636-275-8780.
Scheduled Clinics
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
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
Oakville
Lead PGA Professional: Laura McCune, LPGA
Dates & Time: Tuesdays, June 23 – July 28, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Facility: First Tee Driving Range
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