PGA HOPE Instructors


Lashunda Lee
PGA HOPE Ambassador
U.S. Army
2025 PGA HOPE Registration Now Open!
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 with the purpose of enhancing 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.
For any questions or concerns, Contact Danielle Monas at the Section Office at (216) 765-1214 or dmonas@pgahq.com.
2025 Operation Play Days Coming Soon....
After graduating from PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), Veterans have the opportunity to sign up for Operation Play Days, held at various facilities around Northern Ohio. Veterans will be paired with another member of the armed forces in a two-person scramble for a round of golf and lunch at some of the area's top courses. Sign up today to be a part of the experience!
Included in the Operation Play Days:
- Access to the Putting Green and/or Driving Range prior to the round
- 18 Holes of Golf in a Cart
2025 Play Days:
- March 17 - Mill Creek Metroparks (Indoor) - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- March 17 - Mill Creek Metroparks (Indoor) - Women-Only Session: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- April 18 - Medina Country Club (Instruction and Range Time)
- May 21 - Westfield Country Club
- May 21 - Westfield Country Club (Women)
- June 19 - Tanglewood Golf Course
- June 19 - Tanglewood Golf Course (Women)
- July 22 - Valley of the Eagles
- July 22 - Valley of the Eagles (Women)
- August 11 - Tippecanoe Country Club (Range Day)
- August 29 - Mill Creek Golf Course
- August 29 - Mill Creek Golf Course (Women)
- September 16 - Brandywine Country Club
- September 16 - Brandywine Country Club (Women)
- September 25 - Glenmoor Country Club
- September 25 - Glenmoor Country Club (Women)
- October 22 - Barrington Golf Club
- October 22 - Barrington Golf Club (Women)
- November 19 - The Golf Dome (Indoor)
NORTHERN OHIO PGA HOPE COMMITTEE

Mark Sierak, PGA
Foundation Chairman

Brian Tolnar, PGA
HOPE Lead Professional

Renee Powell, PGA
HOPE Lead Professional

Trevor Hazen, PGA
HOPE Lead Professional

Barry Friedman, PGA
HOPE Lead Professional

Hollis Burkes
PGA HOPE Ambassador
