PGA REACH North Florida
Military, Youth & Inclusion
Our Mission
PGA REACH North Florida is a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation for the North Florida PGA. PGA REACH North Florida is dedicated to growing the game of golf and serving our local communities through, Military, Youth and Inclusion.
Explore our programs below to see how we directly serve our local community.
MILITARY -
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) introduces golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, led by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency.
YOUTH -
Drive, Chip and Putt, a golf competition for girls and boys ages 7-15, Drive, Chip and Putt provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country. Participants who advance through local, sub-regional and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by Golf Channel.
Tim Beckwith Scholarship, was established to honor the life and legacy of PGA Master Professional Tim Beckwith, a charished member of the Southwest Chapter of the North Florida PGA who was known for his integrity, persistence, hard work, and sense of humor. Tim dedicated his career to teaching and mentoring others, always seeing potential in people and encouraging them to believe in themselves both on and off the golf course.
INCLUSION -
PGA WORKS is a strategic initiative committed to making golf look more like America through on-course and off-course opportunities.
Our Programs
PGA HOPE
Your donations help make PGA HOPE possible. As the flagship program of PGA REACH North Florida, PGA HOPE provides Veterans with connection, camaraderie, and healing through golf.
PGA HOPE North Florida Veteran Spotlights
YOUTH
Drive, Chip and Putt
A joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America, Drive, Chip and Putt is a free nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf.
By tapping the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15, Drive, Chip and Putt provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country. Participants who advance through local, sub-regional and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by Golf Channel.
Local qualifying is typically available in all 50 states. For more information, please visit the Rules and Regulations.
Tim Beckwith Scholarship
The Tim Beckwith Scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of PGA Master Professional Tim Becwith, a charished member of the Southwest Chapter of the North Florida PGA who was known for his integrity, persistence, hard work, and sense of humor. Tim dedicated his career to teaching and mentoring others, always seeing potential in people and encouraging them to believe in themselves both on and off the golf course.
Created by the Beckwith family in partnership with the North Florida PGA, this scholarship supports students who reside within the North Florida PGA Section and are pursuing higher education while facing financial barriers. It is awarded to young individuals who have demonstrated strong academic achievement, shown an interest in golf or other athletic endeavors, and embody the character values Tim lived by, including kindness, determination, and a positive spirit. More than just financial assistance, the scholarship carries forward Tim’s belief in helping others grow, succeed, and feel supported in their journey.
Drive, Chip & Putt Photos
PGA WORKS
The PGA WORKS Fellowship is a paid, 6 to 12 month immersion program designed to introduce recent college graduates from diverse backgrounds to careers in the golf industry. Established by PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America, it aims to diversify the sport's workforce by creating an inclusive entry-level pathway.