**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!

PGA HOPE Ft. Riley

PGA HOPE Mayetta (KS)

Program will be limited to the first 20 players. We will have 4 practices and 3-4 meets. Junior golfers will compete in a fun team competition. All levels are welcome.  Golfers will receive instruction on etiquette, full swing, and short game.

Hidden Valley Hawks

Weekly Practice, 17 & Under, 4 competition days with local PGA Jr. League Teams

Divot Dogs

Weekly Practice, 13 & Under, 4 competition days with local PGA Jr. League Teams

Pine Lake Pinseekers

4-week junior golf program designed for golfers ages 14-17 who want to learn the game, build confidence in competition, and refine their skills to play at the high school and eventually college level. Four 1-hour practice days (May 26, June 2, 9, 16) & Three 9-hole tournaments (June 5, 12, 19).

U17 Holmes Lakers

4-week junior golf program designed for golfers ages 6-13 who want to learn the game, build confidence in competition, and refine their skills to play with their friends/family and regular competitions. Four 1-hour practice days (May 26, June 2, 9, 16) & Three 9-hole tournaments (June 3, 10, 17).

U13 Holmes Lakers

**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 550+ 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!

PGA HOPE South Lincoln (NE)

Country Club of Lincoln Blackshirts

Hillcrest is excited to offer PGA Jr. League coached by PGA Golf Professionals: Sonya Freese, Mike Brown, Kelley Welton & Charlie Borner. Teams will play four 9-hole tournaments in a two-person scramble format. PGA Jr. League is all about playing as a team, making new friends and competing together! This program is open to both boys and girls ages 7-13. MUST be no older than 13 as of July  31st, 2025. Playing experience is preferred. 
This program will include:
(4) Practice sessions at Hillcrest County Club
(4) Tournaments to be held @ the Country Club of Lincoln, Hillcrest, Firethorn & Wilderness Ridge

We had two of our Hillcrest players make it all the way to the Regional event in 2024! This is a such a great opportunity for these kids!

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