**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 Fort Bliss - Summer

A great way for juniors of all levels to get instruction and experience playing golf in a competitive yet fun setting. Weekly practices and competitions will forge new friendships and hopefully a love for the game that will last a lifetime!

2025 Underwood PGA Jr. League Spring

For First Tee players ages 7-13 (cannot turn 14 before July 31, 2025).  This league will have practice one day a week after school and, in May, will start playing matches against other local PGA Jr League teams.  Must be able to play on Sunday afternoons

First Tee - Greater El Paso Team

**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.

NMSU GC Will provide all necessary equipment throughout the program .  NMSU GC will host a graduation dinner for participants and family after the last session. You will be guided through all aspects of the Game of Golf by PGA Professionals and PGA Associates . Whether you are brand new to the Game of Golf or have previous experience all participants will benefit from the lesson programming.

- 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

**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: call the Golf Course at 575-646-3219. or Visit Golf.nmsu.edu for more information. Or E-Mail Jason White at JAW@NMSU.edu. We look forward to welcoming you to your first session!

PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans with to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.

PGA HOPE NMSU - Session 1

PGA HOPE NMSU - Session 2

The Sonoma Majors is a transitional PGA Jr. League for players who have 1-4 years of experience and are seeking more independence on the golf course. Players will be rostered onto teams based on experience and age, and coached by PGA Professionals, Associates, and Students. Players will become independent in practice and play through group instruction and on-course competitions (6-hole matches). Players are responsible for having their own equipment and should be relatively competent in their abilities. Players are expected to practice at least once between sessions and are encouraged to participate in our weekly classes. Please contact Henry Stetina if you want more information about this program.

Sonoma Majors - Summer

The Sonoma 17u is a competitive PGA Jr. League for players who have 2-6 years of experience and seek to become more competitive on the golf course. Players will be rostered onto teams based on experience and age, and coached by PGA Professionals, Associates, and Students. Players will become independent in practice and play through group instruction and on-course competitions (9-hole matches). Players may travel, possibly weekly, to play at the various golf courses in Las Cruces. Players are responsible for having their own equipment and should be confident in playing 9 holes of golf. Please contact Henry Stetina if you want more information about this program.

Sonoma 17u - Summer

The Sonoma All-Stars is a competitive PGA Jr. League for players who have 2-6 years of experience and seek to become more competitive on the golf course. Players will be rostered onto teams based on experience and age, and coached by PGA Professionals, Associates, and Students. Players will become independent in practice and play through group instruction and on-course competitions (9-hole matches). Players may travel, possibly weekly, to play at the various golf courses in Las Cruces. Players are responsible for having their own equipment and should be confident in playing 9 holes of golf. Please contact Henry Stetina if you want more information about this program.

Sonoma All-Stars - Summer

The Sonoma Minors is a developmental PGA Jr. League for players who are relatively new to the game (0-3 years of experience). Players will be rostered onto teams based on experience and age, and coached by PGA Professionals, Associates, and Students. Players will learn the basics of the swing and the game through group instruction and on-course competitions (3-hole matches). Players are responsible for having their own equipment but can request equipment if need be. Please contact Henry Stetina if you want more information about this program.  

Sonoma Minors - Summer

The Red Hawk All-Stars is a competitive PGA Jr. League for players who have 2-6 years of experience and seek to become more competitive on the golf course. Players will be rostered onto teams based on experience and age, and coached by PGA Professionals, Associates, and Students. Players will become independent in practice and play through group instruction and on-course competitions (9-hole matches). Players may travel, possibly weekly, to play at the various golf courses in Las Cruces. Players are responsible for having their own equipment and should be confident in playing 9 holes of golf. Players must be 10 years or older to compete in the post-season. Please contact Henry Stetina if you want more information about this program.


Red Hawk All-Star - Summer

The Red Hawk Majors is a transitional PGA Jr. League for players who have 1-4 years of experience and are seeking more independence on the golf course. Players will be rostered onto teams based on experience and age, and coached by PGA Professionals, Associates, and Students. Players will become independent in practice and play through group instruction and on-course competitions (6-hole matches). Players are responsible for having their own equipment and should be relatively competent in their abilities. Players are expected to practice at least once between sessions and are encouraged to participate in weekly classes. Please contact Henry Stetina if you want more information about this program.

Red Hawk Majors - Summer

The Red Hawk Minors is a developmental PGA Jr. League for players who are relatively new to the game (0-3 years of experience). Players will be rostered onto teams based on experience and age, and coached by PGA Professionals, Associates, and Students. Players will learn the basics of the swing and the game through group instruction and on-course competitions (3-hole matches). Players are responsible for having their own equipment but can request equipment if need be. Please contact Henry Stetina if you want more information about this program.  

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