**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 Gulfport - Summer

Part 2 of this Beginner Adult Series is on iron play.  We will discuss and give tips on hitting all irons in your bag but specfically related around short to mid irons in this one hour clinic.  Golf balls will be provided and clubs can be provided if need be.  If you have your own please bring them.  Max students will be 6.

**What is included**

PGA instruction

Practice balls

Equipment if needed (please let instructor know at registration

**Payment**

Payment will be made in the golf shop before and can be made with credit/debit card.

**Inclement Weather**

If it looks like bad weather will not allow the clinic to happen we will reach out to each person via email.

Beginner Clinic Part 2 (Irons)

PGA HOPE Grand Bear - Summer

Our two Beginner Bulldog Junior Golf Camps are available to new junior golfers ages 8-13. If you have a new junior golfer who is interested in learning the game in a fun and social environment, these camps are the best way to introduce them. These camps will focus on developing fundamental golf skills, as well as speed, agility, metal skills, strength, and endurance. _Limited to 14 junior golfers._

Beginner Junior Golf Camp #2 (Ages 8-13)

Farm D'Allie Golf Club, Acadiana's premier public facilty, is pleased to announce its inaugural PGA Junior League season. Coached by PGA Professional Kevin Glynn, your child will learn the fundamentals of the golf swing, learn etiquette on the course, play golf on the course and make long lasting golf relationships all in a team environment.

2025 Farm D'Allie PGA Jr League 

Gator Lakes NEW Spring PGA Jr League is for players:

•	Beginner – Advanced
•	Improve your golf skills with practice and course time.
•	Social aspect
•	Friendship
•	FUN
•	Scramble Team Competition
•	 Practices and 9-hole matches
•	Ages 7-15
•	We value Etiquette and sportsmanship. 
•	Players will walk the course with their teammates and opponents. 
•	Create confidence, team bonding, and friendships.

During our summer PGA Jr League at Gator Lakes Golf Course, we will only have 12 available spots and two teams competing! 

Included in your fee ($240); Introduction meeting, 4 practices, 4 matches, end of the season party, and awards. Additional Game Changer fee will include Annual fee of $110, which includes access to their local league and participation in as many seasons as desired throughout the year. This membership includes custom uniforms and team kits, a digital center with fun games and events, and opportunities from partners and sponsors. Please contact me for Military discounts. 


Schedule: 
Parent/player meeting will before the first practice session on July 9th. 

Practices: Wednesdays 
5:00pm - 6:30pm

July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.

Matches: Saturdays, starting around 4pm depending on schedule at the golf course.

July 12th, 19th, 26th and August 2nd.  

End of the season party on August 2nd after the game day.

Looking forward to a great summer at Gator Lakes Golf Course and creating memories with PGA Jr League!

Please contact Denise for additional information, military and sibling discounts. Learn more about PGA Jr League https://www.pgajrleague.com


Thank you,

Denise Kafferly

850 496 1026

LPGA T&CP Class A Member

U.S Kids Golf Certified Coach

First Tee Coach

Master Top 50 U.S Kids Golf Coach



Gator Lakes - Summer PGA Jr League

Our Intermediate/Advanced camps are for junior golfers looking to take the next step in their developement. This camp is to prepare juniors golfer for competitive play, and its not recommended for beginner golfers. Price of $350.
**For the intermediate/advanced camp to be effective for all participants, each player should be able to do the following:**

1. Shoot 50 on 9 holes or 100 on 18 holes
2. Have a good grasp of the fundamentals of golf
3. Have verifiable tournament experience

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