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PGA REACH Colorado Teams with the Colorado Golf Association, Game For Life event at Hiwan Golf Club, and Wilson Golf to Make Junior Golf Accessible to All

Jun 05, 2023

Financial Aid Available for Golf Equipment and Junior Tournament Entry Fees

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Larkspur, Colo. - PGA REACH Colorado (the charitable arm of the Colorado PGA Section) is proud to release a new collaboration that will hopefully provide access to the game of golf for kids who can’t otherwise afford it. With the help of the Colorado Golf Association (CGA), Game For Life, and Wilson Golf, kids within the geographical boundaries of the Colorado PGA (COPGA) will now be able to apply for financial aid to play in tournaments on the COPGA Junior Tour and apply for a new set of clubs from Wilson Golf.

The COPGA Junior Tour is a part of the newly released junior golf pathway created by the 850 PGA Professionals who call the COPGA Section home. The concept was created with the American Development Model (ADM) in mind and utilized by the US Olympic Committee. This model focuses on getting kids involved in the game at the right level and at the right age to prevent burnout. The junior tour, which houses over 1,000 junior golfers and growing, has three different levels of competition for kids ages 6-18. Starting with the Developmental Series, to the Player Series, and up to the top level of competition at the Cup Series, the tour is open to kids of any skill level and now any financial level.

PGA REACH Colorado was created by PGA Members in 1996 with the goal of positively impacting lives through the game of golf. The 501c3 tries to ensure that no matter your financial situation you should not be deterred from being involved in a game that teaches so many life lessons. With the creation of this Financial Aid program, alongside our other free programs such as Golf in Schools and Drive, Chip & Putt, the Foundation is heading in the right direction, despite many other challenges ahead.

“Thank you to our partners on this initiative. Without them, it would not be possible to afford all kids the opportunity to play in our amazing junior programs. This is a huge step forward in our foundation's priorities. I would encourage all Colorado PGA Professionals and Allied Associations to identify families within their network who may benefit from this program.” said Mike O’Donnell, PGA, Vice President and Board Chairman of PGA REACH Colorado.

To learn more about PGA REACH Colorado, the COPGA Player Pathway, or the 850 PGA Professionals who teach the game of golf, please Click Here.

For more information on the PGA REACH Colorado Junior Programs or the Financial Aid Initiative, please contact Peter Weisel, Player Engagement Director.

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Colorado Springs, CO (September 25th, 2023) – The first-ever UMB Bank PGA HOPE Colorado Cup was a major success this past Monday at the beautiful Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs. The team of five from Commerce City, led by PGA Professional Jordan Leblanc, took first place with a score of -13. They will have the opportunity now to represent Colorado and the PGA HOPE Colorado program at the PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup. The Broadmoor, which will host the 2025 US Senior Open Championship, hosted 17 teams composed of PGA HOPE graduates and their instructors. They played on the West Golf Course at The Broadmoor and played a 5-person scramble format. A tournament-high 13 birdies paved the way for Leblanc and Commerce City to win. Click here to view the full results. Click here to view photos from the event. The Colorado PGA extends its gratitude to The Broadmoor Golf Club, PGA Director of Golf Russ Miller, and its staff for playing host to this beautiful event. We also thank Wilson for providing custom PGA HOPE Colorado golf balls, Branded Bills for providing hats for all those who participated in the event, and UMB Bank for being a great sponsor for the inaugural edition of the Colorado PGA HOPE Cup. An upcoming opportunity to support PGA HOPE will begin on Tuesday, October 11th as the National Day of HOPE campaign opens. This fundraiser will be open through November 11th and all funds will go directly towards efforts to ensure the program remains entirely free for current and future Veterans. For more information on PGA HOPE Colorado: Click Here Colorado PGA HOPE Lead: Justin Limon, PGA, (720)-390-1160 About PGA HOPE Colorado: PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) Colorado is the flagship military program of PGA REACH Colorado, the charitable foundation of the Colorado Section, PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum taught by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. PGA HOPE includes an introduction to the sport of golf, golf instruction, playing opportunities, and social events. All programs are funded by PGA REACH Colorado, so the cost of programming is free to all Veterans. About PGA REACH Colorado: The PGA REACH Colorado Foundation works daily to support our over 850 Colorado PGA Professionals to make a difference in our local communities. Programming tries to ensure that regardless of your age or background, cost will never inhibit one’s involvement and enjoyment of the game of golf. The mission of the PGA REACH Colorado Foundation is to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA Professionals, PGA Sections, and the game of golf. About the Colorado PGA: The Colorado Section of the PGA promotes the game of golf for the golfers of Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and a small part of South Dakota. The purpose of the Section is to promote enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry within the Section. The Section accomplishes this purpose by enhancing the skills of its professionals and the opportunities for amateurs, employers, manufacturers, employees, and the general public within the Section. The Colorado PGA has more than 850 members and associates.