PGA HOPE NENY

PGA Hope

PGA HOPE serves as the military pillar of PGA REACH, and a rehabilitative program designed to introduce golf to veterans with disabilities in order to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being
PGA HOPE is the only golf program for veterans taught by PGA Professionals trained in VA-Approved Adaptive Sports Instruction
The mission of PGA REACH is to positively impact lives by enabling access to PGA Professionals, PGA Sections and the game of golf.

Walt Whitman Brewing Company Collaboration

Proud Partner of the Northeastern New York PGA

PGA REACH NENY, the charitable C3 foundation of the Northeastern New York PGA Section, is excited to announce a dynamic new partnership with Whitman’s Brewing Company to launch “Range Session”, a session IPA crafted to celebrate the game of golf while supporting meaningful community initiatives. Contact Sam Vandemark for all Range Session Information - sam@waltandwhitmanbrewing.com

Learn More About Whitman Brewing Company and Range Session

2026 HOPE Programming

Expression of Interest Form

Interested in signing up for PGA HOPE in 2026? As we prepare for the 2026 season, we are committed to making sure every Veteran has a chance to participate in PGA HOPE. If you have NOT had the opportunity to go through PGA HOPE in the past, please click on the link below to fill out a short form. Please know, our staff is working with our host PGA Professionals to maximize participation rates for each and every program.

FIND A PGA HOPE PROGRAM NEAR YOU!

PGA HOPE Valatie

PROGRAM COMPLETE

Event Details

Starts on Tue, March 10 – Tues, April 14, 2026 • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (EST)

6 sessions

Location

Hudson Valley Indoor Golf

Valatie, NY

PGA HOPE Guilderland

PROGRAM FULL

Event Details

Starts on Wed, May 6 through Wed, June 10, 2026 • 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (EDT)

6 sessions

Location

Western Turnpike Golf Course

Guilderland, NY

PGA HOPE Johnstown

PROGRAM FULL

Event Details

Starts on Sat, March 28 – Sat, May 2, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (EDT)

6 sessions

Location

Fox Run Golf Club

Johnstown, NY

PGA HOPE Saratoga Springs

PROGRAM FULL

Event Details

Starts on Tues, May 12 – Tues, June 16, 2026 • 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (EDT)

6 sessions

Location

Saratoga Lake Golf Club

Saratoga Springs, NY

PGA HOPE Amsterdam

Event Details

Starts on Thurs, May 21 – Thurs, June 25, 2026 • 12:30 PM – 2:00PM (EDT)

6 sessions

Location

Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course

Amsterdam, NY

PGA HOPE Interest Form

PGA HOPE Ticonderoga

Event Details

Starts on Tues May 12 – Tues, June 16, 2026 • 3:30 PM – 5:00PM (EDT)

6 sessions

Location

Ticonderoga Country Club

Ticonderoga, NY

PGA HOPE Interest Form

PGA HOPE Berkshires

Event Details

Starts on Tues, May 12 to Tues, June 16, 2026 • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (EDT)

6 sessions

Location

Waubeeka Golf Links

Williamstown, MA

PGA HOPE Interest Form

PGA HOPE Schenectady

Event Details

Starts on Wed, June 3 to Wed, July 8, 2026 • 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (EDT)

6 sessions

Location

Schenectady Municipal Golf Course

Schenetady, NY

PGA HOPE Interest Form

PGA HOPE Herkimer

Event Details

Starts on Mon, June 1 to Mon, July 6, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (EDT)

6 sessions

Location

MV Golf & Event Center

Little Falls, NY

PGA HOPE Interest Form

PGA HOPE Hudson (NY)

PROGRAM FULL

Event Details

Starts on Wed, May 27 to Wed, July 1, 2026 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (EDT)

6 sessions

Location

New York Golf Park

Hudson, NY

PGA HOPE Interest Form

Postgraduate Veteran Opportunities

NENY PGA HOPE Spring Scramble

Fox Run Golf Club - Friday, May 29, 2026

The Spring PGA HOPE Graduate Outing will kick off its inaugural year at Fox Run Golf Club for a 9:00 AM Shotgun. This event is open to all NENY PGA HOPE Graduates. Includes 18 holes, cart, lunch and event prizes. Click on the link below for information and registration!

NENY PGA HOPE Spring Scramble

NENY PGA HOPE Fall Veteran Pro-AM Scramble

Leatherstocking Golf Course - Monday, October 5, 2026

The Fall PGA HOPE Graduate Veteran Pro-AM is coming back for its 5th year at Leatherstocking Golf Course! PGA HOPE Graduates and PGA professionals will tee it up for great day in Cooperstown. This event will be released to new 2026 PGA HOPE graduates first and then to our remaining PGA HOPE graduates later in the summer. The day will include lunch, prizes, giveaways and a day of fun. Click on the link below to register!

NENY PGA HOPE Fall Pro-Am

2026 NORTHEAST HOPE INVITATIONAL

Tuesday, October 13th @ The Haven CC in Boylston, MA

*Invitation Only* Participating sections include Northeastern New York PGA Section, Connecticut PGA Section, New England PGA Section. Each Section invites 3 teams made up 1 PGA HOPE Instructor and 4 NENY PGA HOPE graduates to participate in this 18-hole team celebration of HOPE.

2026 NENY PGA Golf Pass

All Post-Graduate Veterans get a discounted rate!

The NENY PGA Golf Pass is a fully digital app that offers local consumers exclusive discounts at participating courses, as well as access to “Golf Pass Players Only” events.

NENY PGA Golf Pass

Additional PGA Professional Training for Veterans

Join Gerry Fitzgerald for Private Lessons at Dicks Sporting Good Saratoga Springs

Join Gerry Fitzgerald for Private Lessons at Dicks Sporting Good Saratoga Springs

Supporting PGA HOPE

Veteran suicide is a major issue in the Veteran community, and statistics show 22 Veterans a day commit suicide. NENY PGA HOPE is working to change this statistic by utilizing the game of golf as a form of therapy.
Each PGA HOPE program requires $6,500-$8,500 in funding to operate the 5-7 week program.
We have huge aspirations to offer programming year round, grow our program chapters throughout the section geographically, grow participation #s in each, offer post-graduate programming, in addition to helping secure our veteran golfers with equipment and specialized/adaptive equipment needs

Fill out the Post-Graduate Survey

We hope your experience was both enjoyable and impactful. As you transition from the program, we’d love to hear your feedback to help us continue improving and creating meaningful opportunities for fellow veterans. This short survey should only take a few minutes to complete, and your input will play an important role in shaping future programs and opportunities through the NENY PGA REACH Foundation.