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PGA HOPE Middle Atlantic

HOPE Training Dates for PGA Professionals & Associates: May 25th @ Turf Valley Resort 

 

 

What is PGA HOPE?

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.

PGA HOPE has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which enables Recreational Therapists to refer Veterans to the PGA HOPE program as a form of therapy. Through a robust program strategy, PGA HOPE aspires to create a physically and emotionally healthier Veteran community by shaping lives, changing lives, and possibly saving lives through the game of golf.

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Location: Furnace Bay Golf Course
79 Chesapeake View
Perryville, MD 21903
Session: Spring
Dates: April 13th-May 25th
Times: Thursdays: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Lead Professional: Brett Oliver, PGA
bmoliver@pga.com
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Location: Forest Park Golf Course
2101 Dulaney Valley Rd
Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
Session: Spring
Dates: Thursdays: April 13th-May 25th
Times: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Lead Professional: Brett Oliver, PGA
bmoliver@pga.com
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Location: University of Maryland GC
3800 Golf Course Rd
College Park, MD 20742
Session: Spring
Dates: April 8th-May 10th
Times: Saturdays: 9:00am-10:30am
Lead Professional: Jeff Maynor, PGA
jmaynor@umd.edu
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Location: Congressional Country Club
8500 River Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
Session: Fall Only
Register: Use Request Form
Location: Swan Point Yacht & CC
11550 Swan Point Blvd
Issue, MD 20645
Session: Spring
Dates: April 12th-May 17th
Times: Wednesdays: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Lead Professional: Peter Gardner, PGA
pgardner@pga.com
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Location: Compass Pointe Golf Course
9010 Fort Smallwood Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
Session: Spring
Dates: May 13th-June 24th
Times: Saturdays: 12:30pm-2:00pm
Lead Professional: Corey Higgs, PGA of New Zealand
chiggs@compasspointegolf.com
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Location: Musket Ridge Golf Club 
3555 Brethren Church Road
Myersville, MD 21773
Session: Spring
Dates: Wednesdays: April 12th-May 24th
Times: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Lead Professional: J.P. Lunn, PGA
jplunn@comcast.net
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Location: Heritage Oaks Golf Course
980 Garbers Church Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Session: Spring
Dates: April 1st- May 6th
Times: Saturdays: 10:00am- 12:00pm
Lead Professional: David Johns, PGA
david.johns@harrisonburgva.gov
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Location: First Tee Chesterfield
6736 Huntingcreek Dr
North Chesterfield, VA 23237
Session: Spring
Dates: March 18th-May 6th
Times: Saturdays: 10:30am-12:00pm
Lead Professional: Mark Lynch, PGA
mark@firstteerva.org
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Location: Roanoke Country Club
3360 Old Country Club Rd NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
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Lead Professional: Rick Zarlengo, PGA
zar@pga.com
Location: The Courses at Andrews
4442 Perimeter Rd
Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
Session: Spring
Dates: April 15th-June 3rd
Times: Saturdays: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Lead Professional: Brett Oliver, PGA
bmoliver@pga.com
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Location: Bide-A-Wee Golf Course
1 Bide-A-Wee Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Session: Spring
Dates: April 18th-May 23rd
Times: Tuesdays: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Lead Professional: Adam Relan, PGA
adamrelan@pga.com
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Location: Bide-A-Wee Golf Course
1 Bide-A-Wee Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Session: Spring
Dates: April 29th- June 10th
Times: Saturdays: 9:30am-11:30am
Lead Professional: Adam Relan, PGA
adamrelan@pga.com
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Location:  Cacapon Golf Club
818 Cacapon Lodge Dr
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Session: Spring
Dates: April 1st-May 6th
Times: Saturdays: 10:00am-12:00pm
Lead Professional: Monty Goff, PGA
montygoff@aol.com
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Location:  Hayfields Country Club
700 Hayfields Rd
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Session: Spring
Dates: April 30th-June 18th
Times: Sundays: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Lead Professional Erick Brock, PGA
ebrock@hayfieldscc.com
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Location: Heron Ridge Golf Club 
2973 Heron Ridge Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Session: Spring
Dates: March 18th-May 6th
Times: Saturdays: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Lead Professional Jon Corliss, PGA
capehenrygolf@gmail.com
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Location:  Kiln Creek Golf Club
1003 Brick Kiln Blvd
Newport News, VA 23602
Session: Spring
Dates: April 1st-May 6th
Times: Saturdays: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Lead Professional Chris Dillow, PGA
cdillow@kilncreekgolf.com
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Location: Eaglewood Golf Course
630 Weyland Rd
Hampton, VA 23665
Session: Spring
Dates: June 3rd-July 22nd
Times Saturdays: 10:00am-12:00pm
Lead Professional Andy Wessinger, PGA
andy.weissinger@icloud.com
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Location:  The Golf Club at Lansdowne 
44050 Woodridge Pkwy
Lansdowne, VA 20176
Session: Spring
Dates: April 11th-May 16th
Times: Tuesdays: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Lead Professional Brian Rogish, PGA
brogish@lansdowneresort.com
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Location: The Golf Club at Lansdowne 
44050 Woodridge Pkwy
Lansdowne, VA 20176
Session: Spring
Dates: April 13th-May 18th
Times: Thursdays: 5:30-7:00pm
Lead Professional Brian Rogish, PGA
brogish@lansdowneresort.com
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Location: Reston National Golf Course
11875 Sunrise Valley Dr
Reston, VA 20191
Session: Spring
Dates: April 15th-May 20th
Times: Saturdays: 10:30am-12:00pm
Lead Professional Shaun Strand, PGA
shaun.strand@gmail.com
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Sean Bowman, HM2, USN (Ret.)

2023 Middle Atlantic PGA HOPE Ambassador

“When I got out of the Navy I was lost not knowing what to do, where to do it,” Bowman said. “It’s a huge transition when you go from active duty to the civilian world. I found myself going to the golf course again.”

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