About PGA HOPE
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, taught by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. All programs are funded by PGA REACH and supplemented by PGA Section Foundations, so the cost of programming is free to all Veterans.
Click here to learn more about the impact of PGA HOPE or watch the Hero video below.
2023 Dates
Session 1: Tuesdays, April 18th – May 23rd from 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Session 2: TBD
Location: Custer Greens Golf Course on the grounds of the VA Medical Center – 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037
Cost: FREE!
Golf Clubs: We will provide golf clubs, balls, and tees for those who do not already have their own. You are welcome to bring your own equipment.
Lead Professional: Bob Bales
Sign up: Click the link below:
2023 Dates
Session 1: Wednesdays, June 14 – July 26 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Summer 2: Tuesdays, July 11 – August 22 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center – 8768 N Territorial Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170
Cost: FREE!
Golf Clubs: We will provide golf clubs, balls, and tees for those who do not already have their own. You are welcome to bring your own equipment.
Lead Professional: Buddy Whitten
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2023 Dates
Session 1: Mondays, June 5 – July 17 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Session 2: Wednesdays, June 7 – July 19 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Session 3: Mondays, July 24 – August 28 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Session 4: Wednesdays, July 26- August 30 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Currie Municipal Golf Course – 1300 Currie Parkway, Midland MI 48640
Cost: FREE!
Golf Clubs: We will provide golf clubs, balls, and tees for those who do not already have their own. You are welcome to bring your own equipment.
Lead Professional: Doug Temple
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2023 Dates
Session 1 : Wednesdays, April 12 – May 17 from 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club- 455 Twin Lakes Dr. Oakland Twp, MI 48363
Cost: Free!
Golf Clubs: We will provide golf clubs, balls, and tees for those who do not already have their own. You are welcome to bring your own equipment.
Lead Professional: Kelly Kuhlman
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2023 Dates
Session 1: Tuesdays, April 18 – May 23 from 11:00am – 12:30pm
Session 2: Wednesdays, July 5 – August 16 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm (Not in session August 2nd)
Location: Thornapple Pointe Golf Course- 7211 48th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Cost: Free!
Golf Clubs: We will provide golf clubs, balls, and tees for those who do not already have their own. You are welcome to bring your own equipment.
Lead Professional: Kelly Plaisier
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2023 Dates
Session 1: Fridays, May 5th – June 16th from 4:30pm – 6:00pm (Not in session May 26th)
Location: American Dunes Golf Club- 17000 Lincoln St. Grand Haven, MI 49417
Cost: Free!
Golf Clubs: We will provide golf clubs, balls, and tees for those who do not already have their own. You are welcome to bring your own equipment.
Lead Professional: Doug Bell
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Michigan is home to over 600,000 military veterans and it is estimated that 120,000 of these veterans have a service-connected disability. We are looking for facilities that have a passion for helping those who served our country. By taking a quick 3-minute survey you can help support our local veteran population and let us know what you are doing and willing to do at your facility.
| Region: | Facility: | Discount |
| Grand Rapids: | ||
| GOLFTEC Grand Rapids | 10% off Lessons, Club Fittings and Discounted Evaluations. | |
| Southwest: | ||
| Harbor Shores | Members of the Veterans Golf Association receive 50% off posted rate. | |
| Eastern Hills Golf Course | Discounted Green Fees and Memberships. | |
| Lansing: | ||
| Meridian Sun Golf Club | 10% off Membership and Green Fees. | |
| Metro Detroit: | ||
| Hartland Glenn Golf Course | Weekdays veterans receive $7 off green fees. Weekends veterans receive $8 off. | |
| The Orchards Golf Club | Monday and Tuesdays are HERO days, Veterans receive a discounted rate of $32 with cart included. | |
| Lyon Oaks Golf Course | $35 in season rates for active duty and Veterans. | |
| Northern: | ||
| Treetops | 50% off membership for Veterans. Veterans pay twilight rates. |
Sign your facility up to participate in Patriot Golf Days! After you sign up, you will receive a Patriot Golf Day Playbook which includes both digital and physical promotional assets.
When? May 26 – 29, 2023
Why? Your donation will make a difference in the lives of our nation’s heroes and their families. They paid the ultimate price for you. Show your gratitude by giving to Folds of Honor and PGA Hope.
How? Sign up your facility HERE.
If you want to make a donation, click HERE – Make sure to do this between May 26 – May 29, 2023
Submit your Folds of Honor Donation
Submit your Fold of Honor Event
Doug Bell is compiling a master Calendar that will reside both on the National Folds of Honor website and FB pages as well as on the two Folds Chapters here in Michigan. If you are hosting any type of Folds of Honor event please fill out our short survey so we can proudly display Michigan’s efforts. He is collecting information on any FOH event including private, non-golf related, golf marathons etc.