Project Golf News & Blog Updates

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is proud to announce a new scholarship fund established by Project Golf to support students in the College’s Sports & Turf Management program.

Scholarships were presented to students from Coastal Carolina University and Horry Georgetown Technical College on Thursday for those wishing to pursue golf and turf management.

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.

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.

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.

Golf fans and pros will convene along the Grand Strand for the Myrle Beach Classic May 9-12. It is the first PGA tour event in the city’s history. Myrtle Beach has been long known as the golf capital of the world and a local non-profit, Project Golf, has made its mission to advocate for the game as a means for therapy.

A new tool was unveiled for disabled veterans along the Grand Strand on Tuesday afternoon. This paramobile golf cart will allow veterans with physical disabilities to get back out and play golf.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your support of our 2nd Annual “Show Some Love” Charity Golf Tournament at the prestigious Caledonia Golf & Fish Club on Monday, March 25, 2023.

WMBF) – A local nonprofit is going into its fifth year of bringing golf to veterans, and they hope to see more growth and success in the future. Project Golf Myrtle Beach was started in 2018 and focuses on using golf as a form of therapy to serve those who served us. They serve disadvantaged youth and those who are newcomers to the sport.

Thank you to all who attended!

Tuesday started the first session of the 2024 PGA of America’s ‘HOPE’ event. A group of 25 veterans and active-duty military members gathered at the Champions Golf Academy in North Myrtle Beach.

Originally posted by PGA of America.