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
| FACILITY | CITY | CHAPTER NAME | LEAD INSTRUCTOR | FACILITY WEBSITE | REGISTRATION STATUS |
| Crosswoods Golf Course | Crosslake | PGA HOPE Brainerd Lakes | Savannah Nelson, PGA | Facility Website | Open |
| Chaska Town Course | Chaska | PGA HOPE Chaska | John Kellin, PGA | Facility Website | Full |
| Braemar Golf Course/Dome | Edina | PGA HOPE Edina | Matt Olson | Facility Website | Coming Soon! |
| Pokegama Golf Course | Grand Rapids | PGA HOPE Grand Rapids (MN) | Tom Beaudry, PGA | Facility Website | Coming Soon! |
| Optimal Performance Golf | Maple Grove | PGA HOPE Maple Grove | Benny Menton, PGA | Facility Website | Full |
| Lost Spur Golf Course | Eagan | PGA HOPE Minneapolis | Paul Kelley, PGA | Facility Website | Coming Soon! |
| Minnewaska Golf Club | Glenwood | PGA HOPE Minnewaska | Josh Lang, PGA | Facility Website | Open |
| Northfield Golf Club | Northfield | PGA HOPE Northfield | Kyle Scanlon, PGA | Facility Website | Open |
| Oak Marsh Golf Course | Oakdale | PGA HOPE Oakdale | Steve Whillock, PGA | Facility Website | Full |
NORTH DAKOTA
| FACILITY | CITY | CHAPTER NAME | LEAD INSTRUCTOR | FACILITY WEBSITE | REGISTRATION STATUS |
| Edgewood Golf Course | Fargo | PGA HOPE North Fargo | Lisa Schwinden, PGA Master Professional | Facility Website | Open |
| Suite Shots | Fargo | PGA HOPE South Fargo | Mark Johnson, PGA | Facility Website | Open |
SOUTH DAKOTA
| FACILITY | CITY | CHAPTER NAME | LEAD INSTRUCTOR | FACILITY WEBSITE | REGISTRATION STATUS |
| Elmwood Golf Course | Sioux Falls | PGA HOPE Sioux Falls | Danny Sinksen, PGA | Facility Website | Coming Soon! |
| Golf Club at Red Rock | Rapid City | Colorado PGA Section | View Sessions | Open |
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.