PGA HOPE

Of all the strides PGA HOPE Southern Ohio made in 2025, perhaps the most important one happened in rain-soaked shoes during a borderline biblical downpour at Carmel Country Club, just days before the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in

As 2025 comes to a close, PGA HOPE Southern Ohio reflects on a year defined by expanded opportunities and meaningful growth for our Veteran community. With more programs offered and more Veterans served, this season stands out as one of our strongest

Before he ever cradled a 7-iron or gave a Veteran the gift of golf, Burt Jones was a kid from Milford, Ohio, staring down the narrow roads of a small town and choosing the only path that seemed to lead somewhere bigger. In December 1968, despite

Brandon Johnson has worn many hats: Air Force officer, analyst, fierce competitor and now, PGA HOPE Ambassador. What ties them together is a lifelong commitment to service. Through his new role with the Southern Ohio PGA, Brandon is using the game he

DAYTON, Ohio – Brandon Johnson, a graduate of the PGA HOPE program at the Golf Club at Yankee Trace and a Chapter Captain for that very program, has been selected to become the third PGA HOPE Ambassador for the Southern Ohio PGA. Brandon will

Powell, Ohio — There was no issue braving the rain and occasionally chilly conditions at the 2025 Birdie Bash. Southern Ohio PGA of America Professionals were on a mission at Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club; to officially cross over the $1 million

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to announce the members of the first ever team to represent the Section at the 2025 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup. The all-women Veteran team is led by PGA of America Member Matt Starr. Dr. Aisha

Columbus, OH – The PGA REACH Southern Ohio Foundation is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Play Yellow Birdie Bash (PYBB) in 2025 as well as a massive milestone for the Foundation’s flagship fundraising event. The event is

Dayton, OH – Ryne Kitchen, PGA, will join the Southern Ohio PGA staff on February 18, 2025 to serve as the Operations Director. Kitchen, who was elected to membership in early 2024, will oversee the foundation programs under PGA REACH Southern Ohio

FAIRBORN, OH – The PGA REACH Southern Ohio Foundation is proud to announce the 2024 PGA HOPE Southern Ohio Schedule! This year, six PGA of America Professionals will lead nine sessions introducing the game of golf to the servicemen,