NOPGA Sets Dates for PGA HOPE The Northern Ohio Professional Golfers Association (NOPGA) is conducting free lessons for Active Duty Military personnel and Veterans through a program introduced by the PGA of America. PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH and is designed to enhance the physical, mental, social and emotional health of the men and women who have served our country so valiantly, while learning the great game of golf. Lourdes University Announces Athletic Hall of Fame The inaugural Lourdes University Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony has been set for November 3, 2023. Toledo native and Ohio State University basketball legend, Clark Kellogg, will be the featured speaker. Lourdes University sponsors 25 varsity sports and is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Gray Wolves are members of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC), with men’s wrestling competing in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC). Over the last 12 years, Lourdes student-athletes have earned amassed 35 All-American citations. Patrick Yannarelli was named the NAIA National Coach of the Year in in men’s lacrosse in 2016. For their work in the classroom, 13 Lourdes student athletes have earned CoSIDA Academic All-America honors. Lourdes University has sponsored varsity athletics since 2010 when men’s and women’s golf, women’s volleyball, and men’s basketball became the first four sports the department sponsored. Additional information regarding nominations, tickets to the event, or sponsorships can be directed to Sarah Salatin, Director of Development, at 419-517-8984, or ssalatin@lourdes.edu Funded by the PGA of America, the 6-to-8 week program, conducted by PGA members trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency, is free to all Veterans and active personnel. Clearview Golf Club Head Professional and Hall of Fame member, Renee Powell, is the reason that HOPE was brought to Northern Ohio. U.S. Army Veteran Hollis Burkes is the Northern Ohio PGA HOPE Ambassador, taking the lead on encouraging Veterans to sign up for the program. Currently, there are 11 PGA HOPE sites throughout Northern Ohio. They are part of 162 programs across the country. Click Here to register and to view more information on the Northern Ohio PGA website.
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