together, united by their love for golf and the support provided by PGA HOPE. Paul Fletcher, a U.S. Navy Veteran, reflected on the day. “It’s great. I’m playing golf with two people I’ve never met before and we’re all telling veteran stories. we’re sharing. It’s fun spending time with veterans,” said Fletcher Katryna Novelozo, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who served from 2007 to 2020, added, “Since I left the military, it has been great to reconnect with other Veterans that are doing something outside and competing together.” The event also featured 2024 PGA Player Development Award winner Crystal Morse, Head Professional at The Legends GC, who was thrilled to be part of the day. “This was a day they could enjoy with their peers on the golf course, and just have a good time,” Morse shared. At the end of the scramble, two teams were in a tie for first place. A putting competition was used to determine the winning team. Keeping all of their players in the game, Kenton Hobbs, Greg Garber, Adam Leedy and Travis McGovern became the event’s first championship team. The PGA HOPE program has seen significant growth in Indiana. It started with six locations and 11 programs and has now expanded to 12 locations and 23 programs. The program’s continued success highlights the transformative impact of golf in the lives of Veterans, providing them with an outlet for socializing, connecting, and building community. In 2024, PGA HOPE is projected to impact more than 17,000 Veterans and Active Duty Military personnel nationwide, with more than 3,000 PGA Professionals leading the charge. The inaugural Indiana PGA HOPE Cup was a shining example of the program’s mission—enhancing the well-being of Veterans through the game of golf and offering them a new sense of purpose.
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