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
Interested in PGA HOPE Nebraska?
All 2023 PGA HOPE Nebraska programs are running or have been completed. We are excited to continue the PGA HOPE Nebraska program in 2024. If you would like to be added to our waitlist or to learn more information about the 2024 PGA HOPE schedule, please fill out the form below. We will notify you when the 2024 schedule will be released. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Seth Scollard, PGA, at sscollard@pgahq.com with any questions.
PGA HOPE Nebraska Waitlist
2023 PGA HOPE NEBRASKA PROGRAMS
PGA HOPE Papillion (Spring) - COMPLETED
Location: Eagle Hills Golf Course - Papillion, NE
Starts on Tuesday, April 18th – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm - 6 sessions every Tuesday
PGA HOPE North Lincoln - COMPLETED
Location: Highlands Golf Course - Lincoln, NE
Starts on Thursday, April 20th – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm - 6 sessions every Thursday
PGA HOPE Omaha - COMPLETED
Location: Benson Golf Course - Omaha, NE
Starts on Sunday, June 25th – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm - 6 sessions every Sunday
PGA HOPE South Lincoln - IN PROGRESS
Location: Holmes Golf Course - Lincoln, NE
Starts on Thursday, August 24th – 9:30 am -11:30 am - 6 sessions every Thursday
PGA HOPE Kearney - IN PROGRESS
Location: Meadowlark Hills Golf Course - Kearney, NE
Starts on Wednesday, August 30th – 9:30 am – 11:30 am - 6 sessions every Wednesday
PGA HOPE Papillion (Fall) - IN PROGRESS
Location: Eagle Hills Golf Course - Papillion, NE
Starts on Wednesday, August 23rd – 9:30 am – 11:30 am - 6 sessions every Wednesday
Post Program Events
2023 PGA HOPE Nebraska Graduate Schedule of Events
All events are open to PGA HOPE Graduates
FEBRUARY
PGA HOPE – UNL Golf Simulator Day – FREE
Wednesday, February 8th
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: UNL East Campus at Keim Hall, 1825 N 38th St, Lincoln, NE 68503
PGA HOPE Golf Academy Day – Wilderness Ridge
(Limited to the first twenty Veterans who sign up)
Tuesday, February 21st
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Wilderness Ridge – 1800 Wilderness Woods Pl, Lincoln, NE 68512
MARCH
PGA HOPE – UNL Golf Simulator Day – FREE
Wednesday, March 8th
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: UNL East Campus at Keim Hall, 1825 N 38th St, Lincoln, NE 68503
JUNE
Thursday, June 1st – PGA HOPE Play Day – Meadowlark Hills GC
Includes: 1 hour of PGA Instruction, lunch, 9-holes of golf, and a chance to win prizes.
Cost: $32.00 per player (pay at Meadowlark Hills GC)
Schedule
10:00 am – 11:00 am PGA Professional Instruction on the range/practice green
11:00 am Lunch
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Tee Times (9-holes)
**Limited to the first 20 people to register.
OCTOBER
PGA HOPE Nebraska Cup
Register HERE
NOVEMBER
Save the DATE! Friday, November 10th, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 pm.
We will be at Miracle Hill Toptracer Range in Omaha to celebrate Veterans Day. More details come!
*As more events get finalized, we will add them to this schedule. Stay tuned!
Available to PGA HOPE Graduates Only
More Information:
Session #1
1. Tuesday, June 6th
2. Tuesday, June 13th
3. Tuesday, June 20th
4. Tuesday, June 27th
5. Tuesday, July 11th – Fun Night
No League on Tuesday, July 4th
Session #2
1. Tuesday, July 25th
2. Tuesday, August 1st
3. Tuesday, August 8th
4. Tuesday, August 15th
5. Tuesday, August 22nd – Fun Night
Location: Warren Swigart Golf Course: 3865 Parkview Dr, Omaha, NE 68134
Deadline: May 23rd (Session #1) and July 5th (Session #2)
Starting Time: 5:30 pm – 6:20 pm (Tee Times)
Cost: $60.00 per player (Carts will be additional cost if used)
- Cost includes your 9-hole green fee each week for 5 weeks, a chance to win weekly prizes and a “Fun Night” on the last week of the league.
Field Size: 24 players max – 6 tee times will be made available for PGA HOPE
Teams: Sign up as a team of 2 or individually and we will do our best to pair you with someone.
**If you cannot commit to the full 5 weeks, please sign up to be a sub and we will create a sub-list.
Format/Scoring: 2-person scramble. Each team will try to shoot their best score each week. After four weeks of cumulative scores, the league will get split into two divisions for the last week. Each division will have 6 teams and will compete for the division title!
Weekly Prizes: Weekly pin prizes to be given out.
**Limited Golf Cart Availability: 10 carts are available at Warren Swigart. We are encouraging those who can, to please walk. We will have complementary push carts available for you to use each week.
Operation 36 is a program targeting beginner to intermediate players wanting to learn how to score lower and strengthen their short game. This program starts all players from 25 yards playing 9 holes. If you complete the objective of shooting 36 or lower, you’ll move to the next level of instruction and play from 50 yards in the next event. The end goal is that you continue moving back and have the ability to shoot 36. There will be weekly coaching sessions and events every two weeks.
Program cost: $20 each week. This covers the cost of 9 holes of golf and a cart.
**Limited to 24 Veterans per session
Ashland Golf Course (Ashland, NE)
Every Wednesday starting September 20th through October 18th
Schedule
September 20th – Event 1
3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Ashland Golf Club
September 27th – Event 2
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ashland Golf Club
October 4th – Event 3
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ashland Golf Club
October 11th – Event 4
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ashland Golf Club
October 18th – Event 5
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ashland Golf Club
REGISTER HERE
The PGA HOPE Experience
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PGA Hope National Golf and Wellness Week
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 15: Shawn Donald reacts after putting on the fifth green at the East Potomac Golf Links on October 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
