PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (2024)

  • PGA HOPE Aiken
  • PGA HOPE Asheville
  • PGA HOPE Buies Creek
  • PGA HOPE Burlington
  • PGA HOPE Charleston
  • PGA HOPE Charlotte
  • PGA HOPE Columbia
  • PGA HOPE Fayetteville
  • PGA HOPE Forest Oaks
  • PGA HOPE Fort Liberty
  • PGA HOPE Greensboro
  • PGA HOPE Greenville

PGA HOPE Aiken

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (1)

2024 will be PGA HOPE Aiken’s inaugural year! The program will be led by Lead Professional Daniel Seawell, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Houndslake Country Club in Aiken, SC
    Dates
    • Fall: Tue, September 10 – Tue, October 15. 11AM-1PM

Have any questions?? Please contact Daniel Seawell, PGA at daniel@houndslakecc.com

PGA HOPE Asheville

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (2)

PGA HOPE Asheville started in the Spring of 2017 where it was led by PGA HOPE Asheville Lead Professional, PGA HOPE National Trainer, and 2023 Carolinas PGA Patriot Award winner, Brian Oliver, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Etowah Valley Golf Club in Etowah, NC
    Dates
    • Fall: Tue, September 10 – Tue, October 15. 3PM-5PM

Have any questions? Please contact Brian Oliver, PGA at boliver0301@pga.com.

Follow PGA HOPE Asheville along on Facebook to get more involved!

PGA HOPE Buies Creek

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (3)

2023 was PGA HOPE Buies Creek’s first year as a program! PGA HOPE Buies Creek will be lead by PGA Professionals, Eric Jordan, PGA and Gabriella Story, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Keith Hills Golf Club in Lillington, NC
    Dates
    • Fall: Mon, September 30 – Mon, November 4. 11AM-1PM

Have any questions? Please contact Gabriella Story, PGA at gstory@campbell.edu or Eric Jordan, PGA at ejordan@golftec.com.

PGA HOPE Burlington

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (4)

2023 was PGA HOPE Burlington’s first year as a program! PGA HOPE Burlington will be lead by PGA Professional, Mike Long, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: The Valley Golf Course in Burlington, NC
    Dates:
    • Fall: Sat, October 5 – Sat, November 9. 11AM-1PM

Have any questions? Please contact Mike Long, PGA at mjlong@burlingtonnc.gov.

PGA HOPE Charleston

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (5)

PGA HOPE Charleston started in the Fall of 2015 at Wescott Golf Club and grew to 4 other locations in the Lowcountry Chapter. PGA HOPE Charleston was the first program in the Carolinas to start giving HOPE to our nation’s military heroes through the leadership of Perry Green, PGA! Please see below the PGA HOPE Lead Professionals for each PGA HOPE Charleston Program. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Wescott Golf Club in Summerville, SC
This program was established in the Fall of 2015 by PGA HOPE Lead & the 2020 Carolinas PGA Patriot Award Winner, Perry Green, PGA.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Golf Club At Wescott Plantation in Charleston, SC
    Session:
    • Fall
      • Session 1: Thu, September 12 – Thu, October 24. 4PM-6PM
      • Session 2: Fri, September 13 – Fri, October 25. 4PM-6PM

Have any questions? Please contact Perry Green, PGA at perrygreen@pga.com.

Daniel Island Club in Charleston, SC
This program was established in the Spring of 2016 by PGA HOPE Lead, Ron Cerrudo, PGA and is now led by PGA HOPE Lead Mike Smith, PGA.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Daniel Island Club
    Dates:
    • Fall
      • Mon, September 9 – Mon, October 21. 4PM-6PM

Have any questions? Please contact Mike Smith, PGA at michael.smith@diclub.com.


The Links at Stono Ferry in Hollywood, SC- This program was established in the Spring of 2017 by Ben Sloan, PGA. It is now led by PGA HOPE Lead, Chris Cobb, PGA.

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  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: The Links at Stono Ferry in Hollywood, SC
    Dates:
    • Fall: Tue, September 3 – Tue, October 15. 4PM-6PM

Have any questions? Please contact Chris Cobb, PGA at ccobb@stonoferrygolf.com or Greg Wood, PGA at gwood@stonoferrygolf.com.

Charleston Municipal Golf Course in Charleston, SC – This program is run by PGA HOPE Lead, Marshall Ormand, PGA.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Charleston Municipal Golf Course in Charleston, SC
    Dates
    • Fall: Tue, September 17 – Tue, October 29. 10AM-12PM

Have any questions? Please contact Marshall Ormand, PGA at ormandm@charleston-sc.gov.

Follow PGA HOPE Charleston along on Facebook to get more involved!

PGA HOPE Charlotte

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (6)

PGA HOPE Charlotte started in the Spring of 2017 where it was led by PGA HOPE Charlotte Lead Professional, Ryan Brickley, PGA. Ian Bollinger, PGA has now taken over this program as the new PGA HOPE Lead. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Ian Bollinger, PGA at ian.bollinger257@gmail.com or Darren Reilly, PGA at darren.reilly@pga.com.

Check out their website found HEREfor more information!

Follow PGA HOPE Charlotte on Instagram to get more involved!

PGA HOPE Columbia

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (7)

PGA HOPE Columbia started in the Spring of 2018 where it was led by PGA HOPE Columbia Lead Professional, Jim Williams, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: The Spur at Northwoods in Columbia, SC
    Dates:
    • Fall: Thu, September 5 – Thu, October 10. 10AM-12PM

Have any questions? Please contact Jim Williams, PGA at pgagolf@pga.com.

Follow PGA HOPE Columbia along on Facebook to get more involved!

PGA HOPE Lexington is a new program in 2024! It will be led by PGA HOPE Columbia Lead Professional, Jim Williams, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Country Club of Lexington in Lexington, SC
    Dates:
    • Fall: Thu, September 5 – Thu, October 10. 3PM-5PM

Have any questions? Please contact Jim Williams, PGA at pgagolf@pga.com.

PGA HOPE Fayetteville

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (8)

PGA HOPE Fayetteville began in the Fall of 2021 and is led by PGA HOPE Fayetteville Lead Professional, Brock White, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC
    Dates:
    • Fall: Fri, September 20 – Fri, November 8. 10AM-12PM

Have any questions? Please contact Brock White, PGA at brockwhite@pga.com.

PGA HOPE Forest Oaks

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (9)

2024 will be PGA HOPE Forest Oaks’ inaugural year! The program will be led by former PGA HOPE Burlington Lead Professional Jonathan Dudley, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, NC
    Dates:
    • Summer: Sun, June 2 – Sun, July 21. 4PM-6PM

Have any questions?? Please contact Jonathan Dudley, PGA at jdudley@pga.com.

PGA HOPE Fort Liberty

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (10)

2024 will be PGA HOPE Fort Liberty’s inaugural year! The program will be led by Lead Professional Jeffrey Johnson, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Fort Liberty Stryker Course in Fort Liberty, NC
    Dates:
    • PGA HOPE Fort Liberty will host a session this fall for waitlist individuals only. The 2025 schedule will be released closer to the winter.

Have any questions? Please contact Jeffrey Johnson at jeffrey.d.johnson204.naf@mail.mil

PGA HOPE Greensboro

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (11)

PGA HOPE Greensboro started in the Spring of 2017 where it was led by PGA HOPE Greensboro Lead Professionals, Bob Brooks, PGA, our 2022 Carolinas PGA Patriot Award Winner & Casey Cline, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Gillespie Golf Club in Greensboro, NC
    Dates:
    • Fall: Fri, August 30 – Fri, October 25. 1PM-3PM

Have any questions? Please contact Bob Brooks, PGA at Bob.Brooks@greensboro-nc.gov. or Sharon Williams at Sharon.Williams@greensboro-nc.gov

PGA HOPE Greenville

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (12)

PGA HOPE Greenville (SC) started in the Spring of 2016 where it was led by PGA HOPE Greenville Lead Professional, Pat Kenny, PGA. Unfortunately, Pat Kenny passed away in the Summer of 2020. Pat’s legacy will live on through this program that he has built thanks to the new PGA HOPE Lead Professional, Chris Sitko, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Chris Sitko, PGA at sitko305@pga.com.

  • PGA HOPE Kiawah Island
  • PGA HOPE Moyock
  • PGA HOPE Myrtle Beach
  • PGA HOPE Parris Island
  • PGA HOPE Pinehurst
  • PGA HOPE Raleigh
  • PGA HOPE Southern Pines
  • PGA HOPE Statesville
  • PGA HOPE Thomasville
  • PGA HOPE Wilmington

PGA HOPE Kiawah Island

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (13)

Kiawah Island Golf Resort- Cougar Point in Kiawah Island, SC – This program was established in the Summer of 2018 by PGA HOPE Lead & Carolinas PGA Section President, Josh Wagaman, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Kiawah Island Resort Golf in Kiawah Island, SC
    Dates:
    • Summer: Thu, July 11 – Thu, August 29. 9AM-11AM

Have any questions? Please contact Josh Wagaman, PGA @Josh_Wagaman@kiawahresort.com.

PGA HOPE Moyock

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (14)

PGA HOPE Moyock began in the Spring of 2021 and is led by PGA HOPE Moyock Lead Professional, Dan Aros, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Eagle Creek Golf Club in Moyock, NC
    Dates:
    • Fall: Sun, September 8 – Sun, October 13. 1PM-3PM

Have any questions? Please contact Dan Aros, PGA at dan@eaglecreekgolfing.com.

PGA HOPE Myrtle Beach

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (15)

PGA HOPE Myrtle Beach started in the Fall of 2020 where it was led by PGA HOPE Myrtle Beach Lead Professional and Past Carolinas PGA & PGA of America Past President, Gary Schaal, PGA. This program is run through Project Golf Myrtle Beach to serve our nation’s military heroes. PGA Professional, Angel Diaz, now runs the program as PGA HOPE Lead! HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Project Golf at Barefoot Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC
    Dates:
    • Summer
      • Session 2: Thu, June 20 – Thu, July 25. 3PM-5PM (At TPC Myrtle Beach)
      • Session 3: Tue, August 13 – Tue, September 17. 3PM-5PM
    • Fall:
      • Session 1: Tue, October 15 – Tue, November 19. 3PM-5PM

Have any questions? Please contact Angel Diaz, PGA at angel.diaz@projectgolf.org.

Follow PGA HOPE Myrtle Beach along on Facebook to get more involved or check out their website found HERE for more information!

PGA HOPE Parris Island

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (16)

PGA HOPE Parris Island started in the Fall of 2018 where it was led by PGA HOPE Parris Island Lead Professionals, Dwight Hansen, PGA & Jeff Harris, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Legends Golf Course in Parris Island, SC
    Dates:
    • Fall: Tue, September 3 – Tue, October 22. 4PM-6PM

Have any questions? Please contact Jeff Harris, PGA at jeffharris57@me.com.

Follow PGA HOPE Parris Island along on Facebook to get more involved!

PGA HOPE Pinehurst

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (17)

2023 was PGA HOPE Pinehurst’s first year as a program! PGA HOPE Pinehurst will be led by PGA Professional, Davis DeRosa, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: Legacy Golf Links in Aberdeen, NC
    Dates
    • Fall: Sat, September 7 – Sat, October 26. 2PM-4PM

Have any questions? Please contact Davis DeRosa, PGA at davisderosa@pga.com.

PGA HOPE Raleigh

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (18)

PGA HOPE Raleigh started in the Spring of 2022 where it where it was led by PGA HOPE Raleigh Lead Professional, Rick Hengstenberg, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location: First Tee Triangle in Raleigh, NC
    Dates:
    • Fall: Thu, September 19 – Thu, October 24. 12PM-2PM

Have any questions? Please contact PGA HOPE Lead, Rick Hengstenberg, PGA at rick@firstteetriangle.org or Matt Furlough at matt@firstteetriangle.org.

PGA HOPE Southern Pines

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (19)

PGA HOPE Southern Pines started in the Spring of 2018 where it was led by PGA HOPE Southern Pines Lead Professional, Jim Hardy, PGA. Now, Zach Martin, PGA is the PGA HOPE Southern Pines Lead Professional. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location:     Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines, NC
    Dates:
    • Fall: Wed, September 4 – Wed, October 23. 5PM-7PM

Have any questions? Please contact Zach Martin, PGA at zmartin@longleafgfc.com.

PGA HOPE Statesville

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (20)

2024 will be PGA HOPE Statesville’s inaugural year! The program will be led by Lead Professional Cameron Rinker, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

  • 2024 Session Information
    Location:     River Oaks Golf Club in Statesville, NC
    Dates:
    • Fall: Thurs, September 5 – Thurs, October 10. 1PM-3PM

Have any questions Please contact Cameron Rinker, PGA at golfdynamicsllc@gmail.com.

PGA HOPE Thomasville

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (21)

2024 will be PGA HOPE Thomasville’s inaugural year! The program will be led by Lead Professional Scott Duerscherl, PGA. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Scott Duerscherl, PGA at sduerscherl@pga.com.

PGA HOPE Wilmington

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (22)

PGA HOPE Wilmington hosted their first session in the Summer of 2023. This was PGA HOPE Lead Professional, Darrell Posey’s first year leading this program in the Wilmington area. HOPE programs open for registration approximately 6-8 weeks prior to their scheduled first session.

Have any questions? Please contact Darrell Posey, PGA at darrellposeygolf@gmail.com.

PGA HOPE Programs – Carolinas PGA Section (2024)

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