PGA HOPE Session

PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE is designed to introduce golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to support their social, emotional, and physical well being.

Join PGA HOPE alongside your fellow Veterans and Servicemembers. PGA HOPE has served thousands of Veterans and Servicemembers across the United States through one of our 300+ locations.

This introductory program is designed to welcome those of all ages, branches, and eras of service, genders, and abilities to the golf course and share in camaraderie and fun together as a group. During this session you will learn the basics from grip to 9 holes of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals.

• No golf equipment is required. If you do have clubs and/or any specialty equipment, please bring them with you.

• No prior golf experience necessary

• No VA disability rating required

• Veterans do not have to have combat or deployments in order to participate

• All expenses associated with PGA HOPE are covered

NMSU GC will provide all necessary equipment throughout the program. Both sessions will meet from 3:00—4:30 PM with the last session meeting from 3:00-5:30 PM. As part of the PGA HOPE program, NMSU GC will host a graduation dinner for participants and their families after the last session.

As part of the program, veterans will be guided through all aspects of the Game of Golf by PGA Professionals, PGA Associates, and PGA Golf Management Students. Whether you new to the Game of Golf or have previous experience, all participants will benefit from the lesson programming.

Day 1: Program Overview and Putting

Day 2: Chipping and Pitching

Day 3: Iron Play

Day 4: Driver and Fairway woods

Day 5: Golf Course Experience

Day 6: Golf Course Experience/Graduation

Any questions? Please reach out and let us know. We look forward to welcoming you to your first session!