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.
2025 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 | View Website |
| PGA HOPE Chaska | Chaska | Chaska Town Course | John Kellin, PGA | View Website |
| PGA HOPE Edina | Edina | Braemar Golf Dome | Matt Olson | View Website |
| PGA HOPE Grand Rapids (MN) | Grand Rapids | Pokegama Golf Course | Tom Beaudry, PGA | View Website |
| PGA HOPE Maple Grove | Maple Grove | Optimal Performance Golf | Benny Menton, PGA | View Website |
| PGA HOPE Minneapolis | Eagan | Lost Spur Golf Course | Paul Kelley, PGA | View Website |
| PGA HOPE Minnewaska | Glenwood | Minnewaska Golf Club | Josh Lang, PGA | View Website |
| PGA HOPE Northfield | Northfield | Northfield Golf Club | Kyle Scanlon, PGA | View Website |
| PGA HOPE Oakdale | Oakdale | Oak Marsh Golf Course | Steve Whillock, PGA | View Website |
| PGA HOPE University of Minnesota | Falcon Heights | UofM – Les Bolstad Golf Course | Adam Tilsner, PGA | View Website |
NORTH DAKOTA
| CHAPTER | CITY | FACILITY | LEAD INSTRUCTOR | FACILITY WEBSITE |
| PGA HOPE Fargo | Fargo | Suite Shots | Mark Johnson, PGA | View 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 |
WISCONSIN
| CHAPTER | LOCATION | FACILITY | LEAD INSTRUCTOR | FACILITY WEBSITE |
| PGA HOPE Twin Ports | Superior | Nemadji Golf Course | Dan Walker, PGA | View Website |
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 4 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.