IPGA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2022 PGA HOPE CLINICS

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PGA HOPE works with USA veterans, by offering golf clinics.

THE ILLINOIS PGA FOUNDATION works with our military veterans, by offering complimentary golf clinics.

This year there will also be two play days for the veterans that take part in the clinics.

“PGA HOPE is a tremendous program to help veterans through various rehabilitation processes and situations and offers an enjoyable and challenging recreational activity by getting them introduced to and involved in the game of golf,” said Carrie Williams, Executive Director of the Illinois PGA Section and Foundation. ” So we’re thrilled to work with RevelationGolf and participating facilities plus an outstanding roster of Illinois PGA Professionals to make this program possible for veterans to learn the game.”

CLINIC #1 Veterans Memorial Golf Course Wednesdays April 6th-May 11th from 4pm to 5:30. For transitional veterans.

CLINIC #2 Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois. Monday’s April 18th-May 23rd from 9 to 10 Am.

Veterans Memorial Golf Course CLINIC #3 Wednesday’s, May 4th-June 8th 5:30 to 7 Pm.

CLINIC #4 Pine Meadow Golf Club, Thursday’s May 12th-June 16th 5 Pm to 6:30 Pm.

CLINIC #5 Harborside International Golf Center Wednesday’s May 18th to June 22nd, 4:30 to 6 Pm.

CANTIGNY GOLF CLINIC #6 Tuesday’s June 21 through August 2nd. 4:30 to 6 Pm, with no class on July 12th. But this clinic for female veterans only.

CLINIC #7 Veterans Memorial Golf Course, Wednesday’s June 22 through July 27th, for veterans who have participated in at least one other clinic. 11:00 Am to 12:30 Pm.

CLINIC #8 Veterans Memorial Golf Course, Wednesday’s from September 4th to October 12th from 5 Pm to 6:30 Pm.

But Veteran play days are July 6th at Pine Meadow. Then again on Wednesday October 5th at Veterans Memorial Golf Course.

But for more details see IPGA.com.

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Rory spent over 8 years growing up working at Rob Roy Golf Club in Prospect Hts.IL, then two years at Chevy Chase in Wheeling. He has covered golf in Chicago since 1986. Rory was one of the initial members of WSCR all-sports radio Chicago and covered golf there for 5 seasons, before moving on to work for ESPN/Sportsticker and ESPN Radio. In addition to hosting Golfers on Golf Radio on WCPT AM820 Chicago, he writes for both the Chicago District (CDGA) Magazine, and formerly Chicagoland Golf. Rory has played over 525 courses in 39 states, and rates golf courses. He does golf course management and communications consulting, within the golf industry.