What PGA REACH does

PGA REACH (legal name: PGA of America REACH Foundation; EIN 59-1809626) is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, headquartered at the Home of the PGA of America in Frisco, Texas. It was established to positively impact the lives of youth, military veterans, and underserved populations by leveraging the PGA of America's nationwide professional network. The Foundation operates three core program pillars: PGA Jr. League (team-based youth golf with 3,096 scholarships awarded in 2025), PGA HOPE (an adaptive golf program that has served 65,000+ Veterans across 650+ locations since 2015, run under a formal MOU with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), and PGA WORKS (a fellowship and collegiate championship pathway that has produced 150 college graduates in golf-industry careers since 2017). All programs are delivered free of charge to participants by 30,000+ trained PGA Golf Professionals across 41 PGA Sections in all 50 states.

The Foundation generates revenue through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants. Major financial partners include the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation ($7.6M grant to fund 6,000 Jr. League Scholarships with PGA TOUR Superstore as co-partner) and Trustee David P. O'Connor ($2M commitment to PGA HOPE), with corporate sponsors such as American Airlines (presenting sponsor of the Secretary's Cup), ConocoPhillips and T-Mobile (presenting sponsors of National Golf & Wellness Week), Omni Golf Collection, Mizuno, Flag & Anthem, Hidden Links, and Golfpac Travel underwriting signature programming. Grassroots fundraising is driven by Patriot Golf Days (partnered with Folds of Honor, having cumulatively raised more than $125M since 2007) and the Foundation's 8-year role as an Official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon.

The Foundation does not develop technology products; its differentiated asset is its regulatory and distribution moat: a Memorandum of Understanding with the VA that channels medical referrals into PGA HOPE, combined with monopoly-like access to 30,000+ PGA Professionals and 41 PGA Sections. It is governed by a Board of Trustees (including Jack Nicklaus and Bret Baier) and managed by Executive Director Jenny Lewis, appointed December 2024 from Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

Name

PGA REACH

Legal name

PGA of America REACH Foundation

Website

https://pgareach.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PGA REACH is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, delivering free golf programs — PGA Jr. League, PGA HOPE, and PGA WORKS — to youth, military veterans, and underserved communities nationwide through 30,000+ PGA Professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Philanthropy and Community Programs

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Youth golf programs
• Veteran adaptive golf
• Military rehabilitation services
• Nonprofit foundation grants
• Golf scholarship access

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach Gardens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: PGA REACH generates revenue through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundation grants. The Foundation receives support from major partners like the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation ($7.6M grant) and corporate sponsors including American Airlines, T-Mobile, ConocoPhillips, and Omni Golf Collection. Patriot Golf Days engages golfers to round up green fees or make donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PGA REACH is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America that delivers three free programs—PGA Jr. League (youth team golf and scholarships), PGA HOPE (adaptive golf for Veterans and Active Duty Military), and PGA WORKS (career pathways in golf for diverse populations)—through 30,000+ PGA Professionals and 41 PGA Sections across all 50 states. The Foundation funds these programs via charitable donations, foundation grants, and corporate sponsorships, and supplements them with signature events including the Secretary's Cup, PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship, and National Golf & Wellness Week.

Product overview

The PGA of America REACH Foundation operates a portfolio of three core youth and military golf programs: PGA Jr. League (youth scholarships and team golf), PGA HOPE (military Veterans golf program with adaptive instruction), and PGA WORKS (diversity and career development in golf). These programs are supported by signature events including the PGA HOPE Secretary's Cup (annual tournament for Veteran graduates), PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship (career-focused championship for diverse college students), PGA HOPE National Golf and Wellness Week, PGA WORKS Beyond The Green career events, and the Opportunity League (underserved community extension of Jr. League). All programs are provided at no cost to participants and are delivered through partnerships with PGA Sections and PGA Golf Professionals nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PGA Jr. League: Flagship youth pillar program providing scholarships and team-based golf experiences for boys and girls
• PGA HOPE
• PGA WORKS
• PGA Opportunity League

Products and services

• PGA Jr. League Youth golf program that creates access to the game through team-based experiences, expert PGA coaching, and scholarships for underserved youth ages 6-17, played in a two-person scramble format that builds confidence and sportsmanship. In 2025, 3,096 PGA Jr. League Scholarships were awarded.
• PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) Flagship military program that introduces golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military through a six- to eight-week developmental curriculum taught by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. Enhances physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being at no cost to participating Veterans; over 65,000 Veterans served since 2015.
• PGA WORKS Program focused on creating opportunities in golf for diverse populations and developing future leaders through fellowships, career showcases, and the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship. Since 2017, has created opportunity for 150 college graduates to make an impact in golf.
• PGA HOPE Secretary's Cup Annual golf tournament held during PGA Championship week, contested by 12 teams of PGA HOPE graduates and PGA Golf Professionals to celebrate Veterans and the PGA Professionals who support the program.
• PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship Nearly 40-year-old championship providing competitive golf opportunity for diverse student-athletes, paired with career connection events, youth day programming, and industry networking through PGA WORKS Beyond The Green experiences.
• PGA HOPE National Golf and Wellness Week Five-day immersive event for PGA HOPE graduates featuring advanced golf instruction, wellness training, and participation at venues like Congressional Country Club; participants are named national PGA HOPE Ambassadors.
• PGA WORKS Beyond The Green Signature career connection event held in conjunction with select PGA Championships where students explore career opportunities in golf and beyond through industry panels, networking, and mentorship activities.
• PGA Jr. League National Championship National competition for PGA Jr. League teams featuring youth players competing in a team scramble format, showcasing skills developed through the scholarship program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65,000+ Veterans served since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• PGA TOUR SuperstorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation grant initiative supporting First Tee chapters and PGA Jr. League programming expansion nationwide.
• Folds of HonorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for Patriot Golf Days initiative. Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships for families of Veterans and First Responders. Since 2007, Patriot Golf Days has raised more than $125 million funding 25,000+ scholarships.
• American AirlinescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the PGA HOPE Secretary's Cup, the annual event celebrating Veterans during PGA Championship week.
• ConocoPhillipsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week at Congressional Country Club.
• T-MobilemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week at Congressional Country Club.
• Omni Golf CollectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports Patriot Golf Days through Omni Hotels & Resorts golf properties, rallying exceptional golf and hospitality for the initiative.
• First TeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner32 First Tee Chapters awarded grants to create PGA Jr. League programming. Funding provides course access, equipment, uniforms and PGA Professional coaching at no cost to participants.
• Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal Memorandum of Understanding enables direct medical referrals to PGA HOPE program as a form of therapy for Veterans.
• GolfNowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership allows golfers to round up green fees or make incremental donations when booking tee times during May through Memorial Day weekend for Patriot Golf Days.
• MizunominorGTM or Marketing PartnerApparel provider for Secretary's Cup Veteran teams, volunteers and staff.
• Flag & AnthemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerApparel provider for Secretary's Cup Veteran teams, volunteers and staff.
• Hidden LinksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Journey Award at Secretary's Cup, recognizing PGA Section level individuals supporting PGA HOPE.
• Golfpac TravelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated Orlando golf vacation to the New England Section Team as part of Secretary's Cup awards.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Folds of Honor: Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members, with Patriot Golf Days as its signature fundraising vehicle. PGA REACH is a co-partner on Patriot Golf Days (which has raised $125M+ since 2007), making them operational and mission-aligned peers in the veteran-support space.
• Tee It Up for the Troops: A veteran-focused nonprofit that uses golf tournaments to fund Veteran support services. Shares PGA REACH's event-driven fundraising approach and Veteran-support mission, making it a close functional peer.
• First Tee: First Tee is a youth development charity that introduces golf to kids and teens through chapter-based programming at golf facilities nationwide. PGA REACH partners directly with First Tee through the Blank Foundation grant and shares the youth-golf-access mission, making it the closest comparable peer.
• Salute Military Golf Association: SMGA introduces combat-wounded Veterans to golf as a rehabilitative sport, mirroring PGA REACH's PGA HOPE adaptive-instruction model. Both organizations serve Veterans through PGA Professional-led golf programs focused on physical and mental wellness.

Emerging players

• Warrior Foundation Freedom Station: Provides support to wounded Veterans through transitional housing and wellness programs, with golf as one of several activity channels. Overlaps with PGA REACH's Veteran wellness mission but is broader in scope and not golf-specific.
• Pat Tillman Foundation: Provides scholarships and career development to Veterans and military spouses, overlapping with PGA WORKS' career-pathway focus. Not golf-specific, but addresses the same Veterans-and-career-access mission as PGA REACH's HOPE and WORKS pillars.

Regional players

• The R&A Foundation: The R&A's charitable arm supports golf development internationally, including diversity and youth programs analogous to PGA WORKS and PGA Jr. League. Operates globally rather than in the U.S., making it a thematically comparable but geographically distinct peer.

Broad incumbents

• National Golf Foundation: The industry's primary research and advocacy body supporting golf participation growth. While not a direct grantmaking charity, NGF's industry data and participation-growth mission align with PGA REACH's program goals of broadening access.
• USGA Foundation: The charitable arm of the United States Golf Association funds programs that grow the game and broaden access. Operates in the same 'golf charity' category as PGA REACH but at a broader, governing-body level with different programmatic focus areas.
• PGA TOUR Charities: The charitable and community-impact arm of the PGA TOUR operates tournaments and programs that generate hundreds of millions for nonprofits annually. Operates in the same 'golf + charity' ecosystem as PGA REACH but at a much larger tournament-driven scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/pgareach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pga-reach
• Instagraminstagram.com/pgareach

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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