About PGA HOPE
Kentucky’s PGA HOPE programs provide all Veterans with FREE golf instruction taught by local PGA Professionals. The PGA HOPE program is designed to provide golf as a therapeutic rehabilitation tool for all military Veterans. The lifetime sport of golf has proven to be an excellent outlet for activity and competition, but also allows Veterans to assimilate back into their community through the social interaction the game provides. Sessions include instruction, camaraderie and playing opportunities.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- PGA HOPE is a 6 week program with a defined curriculum and a final graduation event
- Classes will occur one time per week for an established period of time (90 minutes)
- PGA HOPE will be led and instructed by Kentucky PGA of America Golf Professionals
- PGA HOPE will NOT be instructed by Professional Golf Management (PGM) students, volunteers, the USGA members, VA staff members, or non-Members
- Each golf skill (range, chipping, putting, course management) will be covered at different points throughout the session
Please be courteous to your fellow service members and register only if you have never participated in the past and are available to attend at least 80% of the Session. This will ensure that everyone has a fair chance to benefit and fully engage with the program. PGA HOPE is designed to go through once and graduate upon completion.
For questions about PGA HOPE Kentucky, please reach out to PGA HOPE Section Lead, Kara Madden
Quail Chase Golf Club
7000 Cooper Chapel Rd, Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 239-2110
2026 INFO
Session 1:
April 7th – May 12th
Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30 pm ET
Session 2:
September 15th – October 20th
Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30 pm ET
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Tim Reeves, PGA
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World of Golf
7400 Woodspoint Dr, Florence, KY 41042
(859) 371-8255
2026 INFO
Session 1:
April 2nd – May 7th
Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 pm ET
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Madelyn Neidhartdt
Country Club of Paducah
6500 Turnberry Dr, Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 554-7914
2026 INFO
Session 1:
April 7th – May 12th
Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 pm CT
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Chad Martin, PGA
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Man O’War Golf & Learning Center
1201 Man O War Blvd, Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 259-4653
2026 INFO
Session 1:
May 12th – June 16th
Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm
Session 2:
July 14th – August 18th
Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm
Session 3:
August 25th – September 29th
Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Brad Bachand, PGA
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Weissinger Hills Golf Course
2240 Mt Eden Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-7332
2026 INFO
Session 1:
April 16th – May 21st
Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 pm ET
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Bryan Slone, PGA
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Juniper Hill Golf Course
800 Louisville Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8559
2026 INFO
Session 1:
April 15th – May 20th
Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30 pm
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Kirk Schooley, PGA
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Lindsey Golf Course
4024 Bullion Blvd, Fort Knox, KY 40121
(502) 624-2717
2026 INFO
Session 1:
April 9th – May 14th
Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 pm
Session 2:
June 11th – July 16th
Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 pm ET
Session 3:
September 17th – October 22nd
Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 pm ET
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Tim Reeves, PGA
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Woodhaven Country Club
7200 Woodhaven Rd, Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 491-7112
2026 INFO
Session 1:
April 23rd – May 28th
Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 pm ET
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Myles Mahan, PGA
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Greenbrier Golf and Country Club
2179 Bahama Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 299-5002
2026 SESSIONS
Session 1:
April 15th – May 20th
Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30 pm ET
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Kelly Williams, PGA
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Rolling Hills Country Club
701 Lakeview Dr, Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 554-4508
2026 SESSIONS
Dates coming soon!
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Kevin Rhinehart, PGA
Indian Hills Country Club
200 Indian Hills Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 842-0041
Bowling Green Country Club
251 Beech Bend Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-0325
2026 INFO
Session 1:
August 26th – September 30th
Wednesdays from 5:15-6:45 pm CT
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
John Mullendore, PGA