PGA HOPE Erie (PA)

Program Location: The Ridge GC, Erie, PA

Lead PGA Professional: Michael O'Connor

Outdoor program - rain or shine unless contacted by lead professional

** This is a 6 week program for veterans and active duty military members. Before signing up, please consider if you can commit to the full 6 weeks of programming as that is the best way to maximize the program experience.

** Those wishing to register will need to receive an ACCESS CODE from the Lead Professional. This is not a code that is immediately generated, so please allow time for the professional to respond. Please note, receipt of an access code does not register you for the program. You must complete the required registration. Registration is first come first serve. If you register, then realize your schedule will not allow, please contact the lead professional ASAP.

Questions: Please email, Julie Haile WNYPGA HOPE Coordinator at jhaile@pgahq.com

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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

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