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The Northern Texas PGA Foundation recognizes the great contributions and sacrifices that men and women who are currently serving or have served in the military have made for our country. Through the game of golf, our Foundation works towards helping these men and women through the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) Program. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.
Programs are reserved for active members of the military and/or Veterans who have not yet participated in a local PGA HOPE program.
What is a PGA HOPE Program?
PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of the PGA of America REACH Foundation.
PGA HOPE programs in Northern Texas introduce the game of golf through a developmental, 6-week curriculum taught by local PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf techniques to work with Veterans with disabilities. The cost of programming is free to all Active Duty Military and Veterans.
PGA HOPE has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. 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.
Join a PGA HOPE Program
The Fall 2026 PGA HOPE schedule is now available. Review the schedule below to find the program that best fits your schedule and make note of its registration opening date.
PGA HOPE is a six-week introductory golf program designed specifically for veterans and active-duty military members. Programs are reserved for those who have not yet participated in a local PGA HOPE program.
Please Note: Registration for each program will open at 2:00 PM (CT) on its designated registration date.
Abilene - Fall 1
Abilene Country Club (North Course)
Tuesdays: October 6 - November 10
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Killeen - Fall 2
Stonetree Golf Club
Fridays: October 2 - November 6
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Azle - Fall 2
Cross Timbers Golf Course
Thursdays: October 8 - November 12
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Fort Worth - Fall 1
Ridglea Country Club
Thursdays: October 15 - November 19
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Allen - Fall 2
The Courses at Watters Creek
Thursdays: October 22 - November 26
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
PGA HOPE Graduation
A PGA HOPE graduation is typically comprised of a 9-hole scramble, followed by a graduation ceremony. Veterans will be recognized individually for their participation in PGA HOPE.
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Golf Professionals
Local PGA Professionals are trained to teach golf to Veterans with physical and emotional disabilities as well as important aspects of Veteran rehabilitative culture.
