Learn About Project Golf
Mission
To advocate the virtues of golf as an impactful and therapeutic means of helping those in need by alleviating the physical, mental and financial barriers and inspire and enrich the quality of life for all Active Duty Military, Reserves, National Guard, and Veterans, Underserved Youth, and Newcomers to the game.
Project Golf is a 501(c)3 charity established based on the business model of “3 Pillars” of service to the community. Our Mission clearly states that our focus of support is on our Active Duty Military, Reserves, National Guard and Veterans, Underserved Youth, and Newcomers to the game on the Grand Strand. Below is a graphic illustration:
Vision
To be recognized as the premier provider of golf instruction on the Grand Strand from multiple locations that inspires, empowers, and enriches the quality of life for Disabled Veterans, Underserved Youth, and Newcomers to the game.
OUR TEAM
The Project Golf Team is the lifeblood of our organization. Made up of only four (4) staff personnel, 11 volunteer Veteran Ambassadors, and 14 PGA Professional Instructors. We have supported 30 instructional classes, 453 Disabled Veterans, 100 Underserved Youth, and 500 golf Newcomers. Below is our team:
Director
Executive Director
PR/Marketing/Fundraising
PGA Member
PGA Member/Volunteer
WHAT WE DO
We alleviate physical, mental, and financial barriers and provide access to golf while connecting people and cultivating enduring relationships through the game of golf.
HOW WE DO IT
We provide them with top quality golf instruction and create a comfort and confidence level for continued development and introduce future golfers to local facilities.
WHY WE DO IT
We are professional and amateur golfers helping others to receive some of the same rewards of camaraderie, mental & physical health, and competition that we have derived from this great game.
NEWS & BLOGS
There is always something new happening at ProjectGolf.org, and in this section we feature our most up-to-date Project Golf news & blogs. Below please find the links to various news articles and blogs:
(MyHorryNews) ‘Never give up’: Myrtle Beach-area disabled veterans find purpose through Project Golf program
The program introduces golf to disabled veterans to improve and enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing. The program offers a six- to eight-week course, taught by local PGA professionals, to disabled veterans looking for an outlet to pick up a new hobby, be around fellow veterans and get their mind shifted in a positive direction.
(MyHorryNews) Rocky Bleier’s story is a testament to how Myrtle Beach’s PGA HOPE is saving vets’ lives through golf
Rocky Bleier had his ambition to be an NFL football player to lift him from the solemn challenges of returning to civilian life in 1970 after suffering injuries to both legs and seeing Army comrades die in the rice fields of Vietnam.
(WPDE) Governor declares May 9 as PGA HOPE Day in South Carolina
Dignitaries attended the celebration on Thursday which took place at the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes as part of the PGA TOUR Myrtle Beach Classic.
Testimonials
Our testimonials are our best endorsements of the results we are having with inspiring, enhancing, and improving the quality of life for our Disabled Veterans, Underserved Youth, and Newcomers to the game through our instructional programs. Below please find our testimonials by segment served.
