PGA HOPE Instructors


Hollis Burkes
2022-2023 PGA HOPE Ambassador
U.S. Army
For any questions or concerns, Contact Danielle Nicholson at the Section Office at (216) 765-1214 or dnicholson@pgahq.com.
What is PGA HOPE?
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.
PGA HOPE Program Facts:
Programs Near Me
Attention PGA HOPE Graduates:
If you have graduated from a PGA HOPE program and are wondering "What's next?', the answer is PGA HOPE Play Days! For nine weeks, from Tuesday, May 2th to Tuesday, June 27th, Valley of the Eagles will be hosting any PGA HOPE graduate for complimentary golf at any time throughout the day! A few weeks later, on July 18th, tee times will be from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Veterans will be paired together for a 9-hole scramble.
In addition, Valley of the Eagles will host Fall PGA HOPE Play Days from September 12th-October 24th where graduates can play complimentary golf at any time throughout the day on those Tuesdays.
If you are interested in participating in a PGA HOPE Play Day, please contact Barry Friedman at Valley of the Eagles at barry@valleyeagles.com .
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
