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

PGA HOPE

PGA HOPE is a 6-7-week program that provides military veterans with free golf experiences taught by PGA Professionals. Upon completing the program, Veterans are considered “graduates” and will remain engaged every year through other PGA HOPE activities and events provided by PGA REACH Nebraska.

Learning and playing the game of golf is a proven activity that has positively impacted thousands of veterans nationwide. PGA HOPE is a program that is truly making a difference, as golf has become a therapeutic part of the rehabilitation process for many veterans with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.

PGA HOPE – FAQ

What is PGA HOPE?

• PGA HOPE is the flagship military program for the PGA REACH Nebraska, designed to introduce golf to veterans to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.  As many veterans struggle with the transition back into civilian life, the game of golf delivers a new level of enjoyment and opportunity to be active in their local community.
• PGA HOPE is a 6-7 week program that provides military veterans with free golf experiences taught by PGA Professionals. Upon completion of the program, Veterans are considered “graduates” and receive additional benefits such as engagement events,  discounts on green fees to local golf courses, and equipment.
• There are currently over 180 PGA HOPE programs across the United States.

How does PGA HOPE help veterans?

• Learning and playing the game of golf is a proven activity that has positively impacted thousands of wounded veterans nationwide. PGA HOPE is a program that is truly making a difference, as golf has become a therapeutic part of the rehabilitation process for many veterans with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.

How is the program funded?

• All PGA HOPE programming is fully funded by the PGA REACH Nebraska and PGA REACH. It is offered at NO COST for military veterans.

Who participates in PGA HOPE?

• PGA HOPE is geared towards veterans with disabilities however is offered to all servicemen, servicewomen, and veterans.
• Participants include military veterans living with physical or cognitive challenges such as:
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or the loss of limbs, among other challenges
• PGA HOPE programming is closely aligned with local VA hospitals, as both strive to best meet the needs of all military veteran

Who teaches the program?

• PGA Professionals provide expert golf instruction and are sometimes assisted by volunteers.
• All PGA Professionals teaching PGA HOPE sessions are trained in adaptive golf methods to ensure they are comfortable instructing military veterans with disabilities.

For more information about PGA HOPE please reach out to Seth Scollard, PGA at sscollard@pgahq.com

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PGA HOPE Nebraska Ambassadors

PGA HOPE Nebraska Squadron

Mission Statement
Led by the three PGA HOPE Nebraska Ambassadors, the mission of the PGA HOPE Nebraska squadron is to create a group of motivated veterans who are ready to take on a more significant role within the PGA HOPE Nebraska Program. The squadron will be responsible for creating a strategic plan that includes but is not limited to, the following: teamwork, veteran engagement, community relations, storytelling, and branding PGA HOPE. Squadron members who are selected should aspire to represent Nebraska as a PGA HOPE Ambassador someday. The PGA HOPE Nebraska Squadron is entirely veteran-led.

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