**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 Smyrna (TN) - Session 1

Excited to welcome whole Herm Squad family out to enjoy play together with specialty tee times to support continued hosting on property,  on on course comfort as well as enjoyment playing the game of golf together with family and friends. For any addition Family Golf questions, please contact HGC Director of Instruction Cole Murley at cmurley@hermitagegolf.com.    

April Herm Squad Family Golf 

GJGA Spring Challenge Series is 4 week long event all of them being on Sunday Afternoon's at 3:00 PM. This is open to juniors ages 7-17 of all skill levles. All new players start out at Level 1 (50 Yards), once they shoot 36 or better from each level they will then proceed to the next Level/Yardage. All Levels and Yardages are listed here below: 

Level 1: 50 Yards

Level 2: 100 Yards

Level 3: 150 Yards

Level 4: Orange Tee (1515 Total Yards) 

Level 5: Purple Tee (1830 Total Yards) 

Level 6: Red Tee (2187 Total Yards) 

Level 7: Grey Tee (2509 Total Yards) 

Level 8: White Tee (2798 Total Yards) 

Level 9: Blue Tee (3183 Total Yards) 

Level 10: Gold Tee (3401 Total Yards) 

GJGA Spring Challenge Series

IHCC Chiefs

A fun, yet competitive program for golfers ages 13 and under.  Our team will consist of up to 12 players.  We will compete in matches against other area teams in a 2-person scramble format for 9 holes.  The season is expected to begin in late May/early June and continue through the middle of July

Bent Brook-13U

Includes weekly team practice at Pebblehurst Golf & Putter Lab. (Team practice is held across the street at Pebblehurst Golf Society.)
Two 30 minute individual lessons
Matches versus other clubs in the Birmingham, Al area!
PGA JR League swag bag!

Pebblehurst Golf & Putter Lab - Summer League

The Country Club of Birmingham

CCB Milkshakes

Hoover Hawks 17u is for Hoover CC Junior Golfers wanting to compete in a more competitive league. 

Hoover Hawk 17u

Hoover Hawks PGA Junior League for is for junior golfers ages 7-13. This is for beginner to intermediate golfers. 

Hoover Hawks

2025 The Ledges La Juniors

We are excited for another season of Junior League!

Practice will start on Wednesday, May 7thth at 4:00pm. Practices will be held each Wednesday at 4pm after that throughout the season. Matches will start in late May/early June and the season will conclude in late July.

Junior League is for children ages 7-13 (must still be 13 as of July 31, 2025). All skill levels are invited to participate. Each match is a scramble format and kids can play as few as 3 holes in a match.

We look forward to teaching your kids this lifelong sport and having fun!

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