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of Veterans.
Join PGA HOPE alongside your fellow Veterans and Servicemembers. PGA HOPE has served thousands of Veterans and Servicemembers across the United States through one of our 300+ locations.
This introductory program is designed to welcome those of all ages, branches and eras of service, genders, and abilities to the golf course and share in camaraderie and fun together as a group. During this session you will learn the basics from grip to 9 holes of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals.
Upcoming Courses
2025 Sessions
March 22 – April 26 – Course Complete
June 21 – July 26 – Course Complete
September 20 – October 25 – Course Complete
2026 Schedule Coming Soon!!!
1 Day per Week (Saturday) - 2 Hours per Session (6 sessions)
About the Program
The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6 week curriculum, led by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. All programs are funded by PGA REACH and supplemented by PGA Section Foundations, so the cost of programming is free to all Veterans.
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Cost to the Veteran
PGA REACH provides this service, for free, in partnership with LaFortune Park Golf Course as a small token of our gratitude for your Service.
PGA HOPE is on a mission unlike any other — to change and save Veterans’ and Active Duty Military Service Members’ lives through the power of golf
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Reach 10,000 Veterans through PGA HOPE
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Testimonials
I attended the 2025 Summer session of the PGA HOPE program at LaFortune Park GC. This is a fantastic program for golfers of all experience levels. Even as a more experienced player, I found a lot of value in revisiting core fundamentals, especially with the guidance of the extremely knowledgeable professionals who lead this program. I would highly recommend this program to any veteran who has any level of interest in golf or wants to improve their existing game.
Josh Stewart
PGA Director of Golf
After finishing his college golf career at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, where he competed for a national championship, Josh began his career as an Assistant Golf Professional at Tulsa Country Club in 2004. From 2006 to 2014 he furthered his career at Battle Creek Golf Club and the Oaks Country Club, before accepting the Head Golf Professional position at The Canyons at Blackjack Ridge in Sand Springs, OK. He now oversees operations as the Director of Golf at LaFortune Park Golf Course as he carries on the legacy left behind by Pat McCrate. He truly sees it as an honor to serve the Tulsa golf community and surrounding areas. He received his PGA Membership in July of 2013, with 20 years of teaching experience and is a PGA Hope Certified Instructor.
Craig Wheeler
Head Golf Professional
Craig grew up in Western New York and relocated from the Buffalo area in 2022 to Tulsa. Growing up, he played Golf in High School, and Junior & District tournaments in Western New York, as well as qualification tournaments for the New York State Amateur, there learned about the rules of the game and competitive golf, and sportsmanship! He also played collegiate baseball at SUNY University of Buffalo, and SUNY Buffalo State Colleges, where he played multiple positions, but primarily played first base. Having played the game since he was six years old, he brings an unbridled enthusiasm for the game of golf
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Golf Professional / Instructor
Trevor Crust
Golf Professional / Veteran / PGA HOPE Instructor
Trevor Crust was born and raised in Claremore, Oklahoma, and graduated from Oologah-Talala High School in 2008. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served for more than 14 years in a variety of distinguished roles, including assignments within Joint Special Operations Command, Conventional Forces, and as an Instructor under the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy.
Throughout his military career, Trevor received numerous awards for combat actions The Order of St Maurice – Legionnaire and earned the prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Award and inducted into the prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC), placing him among the top 1% of enlisted personnel across all branches of service. He also holds multiple certifications in coaching, instruction, and facilitation, along with expertise in the critical physical, mental, and emotional components of performance. As a Master Fitness Trainer with a specialization in sports nutrition and a Master Resiliency Trainer, Trevor developed a deep understanding of peak performance—knowledge that he now applies to the game of golf.
After retiring from the Army in 2022, Trevor returned home to Oklahoma with a mission to give back to the community that raised him and to pursue his passion for golf. Despite facing significant injuries and disabilities from his time in service, Trevor leaned into the game as a path to healing and growth. As a graduate of the PGA HOPE Program—a specialized program for Veterans with disabilities—he embraced the challenge of becoming a PGA Professional. Through relentless dedication, he successfully passed his Playing Ability Test within a year of retirement and is now proudly enrolled in the PGA’s PGM Associate Program.
Trevor’s true passion lies in teaching, coaching, and mentoring others to achieve their personal goals, both on and off the course. He believes that with the right mindset and determination, anyone can surpass their perceived limitations and unlock their full potential. Whether working with beginners, juniors, or seasoned players, Trevor brings a unique blend of military discipline, performance coaching, and heartfelt mentorship to his students.