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Lincoln City Golf offers program for veterans

The Lincoln Journal Star - 8/24/2019

Aug. 24--Lincoln City Golf invites qualifying veterans to participate in a free six-week developmental golf program beginning Aug. 29. The PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program meets every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. through Oct. 3 at Holmes Lake Golf Course, 3701 S. 70th St.

The program uses golf to bring veterans together to share in fraternity, exercise and friendly competition. The program is open to all veterans enrolled in the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. All veterans who complete the program will receive a PGA HOPE Card and other benefits including discounted fees, equipment and league play.

PGA HOPE is led by PGA professionals who have training in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. The pros help introduce many veterans to the game and give tips to those with more experience. In 2018, the program assisted over 2,000 veterans in over 60 programs across the country and continues to expand nationwide.

"PGA HOPE helps veterans learn the game while providing an opportunity to socialize and build community with people who have had similar experiences," said Adam Jacobsen of the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs. "Another benefit of the program is the bond between generations linked by their time serving our country."

Registration is limited, and applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Contact Jacobsen at adam.jacobsen@va.gov to register. For more information on PGA HOPE or other golf programs, visit LincolnCityGolf.org.

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