Midwest Grads
Honoring the Veteran and Active-Duty military service members who have completed a PGA HOPE Midwest program.
Beyond Graduation Day
Graduating from a 6-week PGA HOPE series is just the beginning of your golf journey. The PGA HOPE Midwest Grads program ensures our active-duty and veterans stay connected to the game, to one another, and to our PGA Professionals.
Throughout the year, Midwest Grads participate in exclusive simulator leagues, on-course play days, practice sessions, and social gatherings hosted at premier facilities across western Missouri and Kansas.
What Midwest Grads Do
Simulator Golf – Leagues & Instruction
When the weather is cold or extremely hot, we move indoors to keep playing year-round golf. PGA Superstore and Golf TRK provide opportunities for leagues, general play days, and instruction.
On-Course Play Days
Exclusive Midwest Grads golf outings at Firekeeper GC, Oakwood CC, The National GC KC, and Rivercut GC, accompanied by lunch and filled with camaraderie.
Continuing Instruction
Refresher clinics with certified PGA Professionals focusing on short game, full swing, and practice routines.
Graduation Day Celebration
Graduates coming together to celebrate their completion of PGA HOPE.
2026 Midwest Grads Schedule & Events
PGA REACH Midwest is proud to show up for our Midwest Grads with year-round indoor leagues, simulator play days, on-course outings, and clinics led by certified PGA Professionals.
| Date | Location & Facility | Event & Format | Time | Details & Instruction | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 9, 23 Feb. 6, 20 |
PGA TOUR Superstore
Overland Park, KS
Simulator League
|
4-Session Indoor League 4-Player Scramble Teams |
8:00 – 10:00 am | 16 Graduates | Opened Jan. 5 |
| Jan. 15 |
Ironhorse Golf Club
Leawood, KS
Social Gathering
|
Social Evening at Ironhorse | 4:00 – 6:00 pm | Camaraderie Time for all Grads | Completed |
| Jan. 16, 30 Feb. 13, 27 |
PGA TOUR Superstore
Overland Park, KS
Simulator League
|
4-Session Indoor League Individual Competition |
5:00 – 7:00 pm | 16 Graduates | Opened Jan. 5 |
| Jan. 31 |
Golf TRK
Liberty, MO
Simulator Scramble
|
Simulator 4-Player Scramble | 9:30 – 11:30 am | 12 Graduates | Opened Jan. 20 |
| Feb. 21 |
Golf TRK
Overland Park, KS
Simulator Scramble
|
Simulator 4-Player Scramble | 9:30 – 11:30 am | 16 Graduates | Opened Feb. 9 |
| Mar. 24 |
St. Andrews Golf Club
Overland Park, KS
Clinic & Lesson Tee
|
Driving Range & Short Game | 9:30 – 11:00 am | 20 Graduates • Instruction with Paul Hooser, PGA & Randy Towner, PGA | Opens Mar. 2 |
| Mar. 29 |
Firekeeper Golf Course
Mayetta, KS
Clinic & Play Day
|
Range & Short Game + Golf | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Golf to follow) |
16 Graduates • Instruction with Scott Wempe's PGA team | Opens Mar. 13 |
| Apr. 22 |
Stone Canyon Golf Club
Blue Springs, MO
Clinic & 9-Holes
|
Driving Range + 9-Holes Evening Golf | 4:30 – 5:30 pm (9 holes follow) |
12 Graduates • Instruction with Rick Reynolds, PGA | Opens Apr. 8 |
| Apr. 22 |
Rivercut Golf Course
Springfield, MO
Clinic & Lesson Tee
|
Driving Range & Short Game | 9:00 – 10:30 am | 12 Graduates • Instruction with Rick Grayson, PGA | Opens Apr. 8 |
| May 12 |
Oakwood Country Club
Kansas City, MO
Invitational Outing
|
Special Graduate Outing | Time TBA | 20 Graduates • By Invitation Only | By Invitation |
| May 21 |
Lake Shawnee Golf Course
Topeka, KS
Clinic & Lesson Tee
|
Driving Range & Short Game | 4:00 – 5:30 pm | 16 Graduates • Instruction with Patrick Shaw & Brandon Cox | Opens May 7 |
| June 2 |
Rivercut Golf Course
Springfield, MO
18-Hole Play Day
|
18-Holes of Golf with Lunch | 10:00 am Tee Off | 16 Graduates • 18 holes of on-course play + lunch | Opens May 19 |
| June 30 |
Fred Arbanas Golf Course
Kansas City, MO
Par-3 & Social
|
Par-3 Play & Lesson Tee | 2:00 – 6:00 pm | Lesson with Ben Johnson, PGA • Snacks & drinks camaraderie | Open to Grads |
| July 15 |
Horton Smith Golf Course
Springfield, MO
Clinic & Lesson Tee
|
Driving Range & Short Game | 9:30 – 11:00 am | 16 Graduates • Instruction with Garrett Holt, PGA & Mike Miguel, PGA | Opens July 1 |
| July 16 |
Hallbrook Country Club
Leawood, KS
Clinic & Social
|
Range & Short Game + Appetizers | 5:00 – 7:00 pm | 16 Graduates • Instruction with Kyle Capps, PGA & Nick Jones, PGA | Opens July 2 |
| Aug. 12 |
PGA TOUR Superstore
Overland Park, KS
Simulator Night
|
Indoor Simulator Golf | Time TBA | 8 Graduates | Opens July 29 |
| Aug. 13 |
Golf TRK
Overland Park, KS
Simulator Night
|
Indoor Simulator Golf | Time TBA | 8 Graduates | Opens July 29 |
| Aug. 26 |
PGA TOUR Superstore
Overland Park, KS
Simulator Night
|
Indoor Simulator Golf | Time TBA | 8 Graduates | Opens Aug. 12 |
| Aug. 27 |
Golf TRK
Liberty, MO
Simulator Night
|
Indoor Simulator Golf | Time TBA | 8 Graduates | Opens Aug. 12 |
| Sept. 22 |
Golf Ranch
Lee's Summit, MO
Clinic & Lesson Tee
|
Driving Range & Short Game Practice | Time TBA | 16 Graduates • Comprehensive range coaching | Opens Sept. 8 |
| Sept. 29 |
Stagg Hill Golf Club
Ft. Riley / Manhattan, KS
Clinic & Lesson Tee
|
Driving Range & Short Game Practice | Time TBA | 16 Graduates • Professional instruction | Opens Sept. 15 |
| Oct. 22 |
Twin Oaks Country Club
Springfield, MO
Clinic & Lesson Tee
|
Driving Range Technique Practice | Time TBA | 16 Graduates • PGA Professional Instruction | Opens Oct. 8 |
| Oct. 22 |
Heritage Park Golf Course
Olathe, KS
Clinic & Lesson Tee
|
Short Game & Practice Habits | Time TBA | 16 Graduates • Scoring techniques & routines | Opens Oct. 8 |
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