PGA HOPE Minnesota
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA of America REACH Foundation Minnesota. PGA HOPE is a 6-8 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 of America REACH Foundation Minnesota.
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.
*Programming is open to all Veterans, Active Duty Military, Reservist, and National Guard and is offered at no cost.
2026 PGA HOPE Programs
The Lead Instructor at your chosen location will reach out with further details on the program you register for.
All program details, dates, and times can be found by clicking the blue button above. We have a lot of Veterans interested in joining a program, please only register for ONE program!
MINNESOTA
| CHAPTER | CITY | FACILITY | LEAD INSTRUCTOR | FACILITY WEBSITE |
| PGA HOPE Brainerd Lakes | Crosslake | Crosswoods Golf Course | Savannah Nelson, PGA | Facility Website |
| PGA HOPE Chaska | Chaska | Chaska Town Course | John Kellin, PGA | Facility Website |
| PGA HOPE Edina | Edina | Braemar Golf Dome | Matt Olson | Facility Website |
| PGA HOPE Grand Rapids (MN) | Grand Rapids | Pokegama Golf Course | Tom Beaudry, PGA | Facility Website |
| PGA HOPE Maple Grove | Maple Grove | Optimal Performance Golf | Benny Menton, PGA | Facility Website |
| PGA HOPE Minneapolis | Eagan | Lost Spur Golf Course | Paul Kelley, PGA | Facility Website |
| PGA HOPE Minnewaska | Glenwood | Minnewaska Golf Club | Josh Lang, PGA | Facility Website |
| PGA HOPE Northfield | Northfield | Northfield Golf Club | Kyle Scanlon, PGA | Facility Website |
| PGA HOPE Oakdale | Oakdale | Oak Marsh Golf Course | Steve Whillock, PGA | Facility Website |
NORTH DAKOTA
| CHAPTER | CITY | FACILITY | LEAD INSTRUCTOR | FACILITY WEBSITE |
| PGA HOPE North Fargo | Fargo | Edgewood GC | Lisa Schwinden, PGA Master Professional | Facility Website |
| PGA HOPE South Fargo | Fargo | Suite Shots | Mark Johnson, PGA | Facility Website |
SOUTH DAKOTA
| CHAPTER | CITY | FACILITY | LEAD INSTRUCTOR | FACILITY WEBSITE |
| PGA HOPE Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | Elmwood Golf Course | Danny Sinksen, PGA | View Website |
| Colorado PGA Section | Rapid City | Golf Club at Red Rock | View Sessions |
Minnesota PGA Professionals
Interested in Becoming PGA HOPE Certified?All trainings are conducted by a National PGA HOPE trainer and only takes one day (4 hours) to complete! All trainings are conducted in-person, as a group.
The PGA HOPE Instructor training is only open to PGA Members, Associates, and LPGA Members. There is no direct compensation for the training day, but PGA Members will receive 8 education PDRs for completing the training.
If you are interested in becoming PGA HOPE Certified, please fill out the PGA HOPE Training Interest Form below. This form will help us plan future PGA HOPE Training sessions that are at convenient times for our Minnesota PGA of America Professionals. If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Pederson at cpederson@pgahq.com or via phone at (763) 754-0820.