Runners to fundraise for Veteran, Youth and Underrepresented Community Programs through PGA of America REACH Foundation
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FRISCO, Texas and NEW YORK – Fifteen PGA of America Golf Professionals and one PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) Ambassador will represent the PGA of America REACH Foundation in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2. This marathon features more than 55,000 runners, including 10 returning in support of PGA REACH.
For the 9th consecutive year, the PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, is an Official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon—one of 60 adult and youth races produced annually by nonprofit New York Road Runners and one of the largest marathons in the world. Since 2017, PGA of America Golf Professional runners have raised more than $492,000 through the marathon. This year, their collective goal is $130,000.
The PGA REACH Foundation aims to serve youth, Veterans and underrepresented communities through the game of golf. The 16 runners will raise awareness and donations to support programs within the Foundation: PGA Jr. League Scholarships, PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) and PGA WORKS.
“We are incredibly proud of the 15 PGA of America Golf Professionals and our new addition to the team this year, a PGA HOPE Veteran, who are taking on the challenge of the TCS New York City Marathon to support the PGA of America REACH Foundation,” said PGA of America President and Master Professional Don Rea Jr., Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (Arizona).”Their dedication is truly inspiring, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the New York Road Runners for providing a prestigious platform to raise awareness and support for PGA REACH.”
Team PGA REACH in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon
- Alec Bahnick, PGA – Handicapping and Course Rating Manager, Golf House Kentucky – Louisville, Ky., Kentucky PGA Section
- Scott Chisholm, PGA – COO & Director of Golf, Rolling Green Golf Club – Springfield, Penn., Philadelphia PGA Section
- Brian Douty – PGA HOPE Veteran – Director of Health Admin Services, U.S. Dept. Of Veteran Affairs – Rice, Minn., Minnesota PGA Section
- Jason Epstein, PGA – Director of Golf & Athletics, Congressional Country Club – Bethesda, Md., Middle Atlantic PGA Section
- Ed Gill, PGA – Director of Golf Instruction, The Dominion Club – Glen Allen, Va., Middle Atlantic PGA Section
- Nathan Kalin, PGA – Director of Golf, Fremont Golf Club – Fremont, Neb., Nebraska PGA Section
- Nick Knee, PGA – General Manager & Director of Golf, Sandia Golf Club – Albuquerque, N.M., Sun Country PGA Section
- Hayden Lewis, PGA – Digital Content Coordinator, PGA of America – Frisco, Texas, Northern Texas PGA Section
- Jason Loomis, PGA – Executive Director, Great River Golf Club – Milford, Conn., Connecticut PGA Section
- Nick Madden, PGA – Head Golf Professional, Clubs of Cordillera Ranch – Boerne, Texas, Southern Texas PGA Section
- Kyle Olson, PGA – Product Manager, Golf Genius – Gulf Breeze, Fla., Alabama-NW Florida PGA Section
- Josh Pius, PGA – PGA Head Professional, Inverness Golf Club – Toledo, Ohio, Illinois PGA Section
- Brian Seal, PGA – Director of Player Development, Montreux Golf & CC – Reno, Nevada, Northern California PGA Section
- Henry Stetina, PGA – Director, New Mexico State University Professional Golf Management Program – Las Cruces, N.M., Sun Country PGA Section
- William Wallis, PGA – Head Golf Professional, New Haven Country Club – Hamden, Conn., Connecticut PGA Section
- Scott Yurgalevicz, PGA – PGA Golf Instructor, Philadelphia Cricket Club – Philadelphia, Penn., Philadelphia PGA Section
New York Road Runners is a mission-driven nonprofit that builds healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running. To support other nonprofits’ missions and services, New York Road Runners’ Official Charity Partner Program gives organizations the opportunity to raise funds by offering guaranteed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon for athletes who fundraise on their behalf. Since its inception in 2006, athletes in New York Road Runners’ Official Charity Partner Program have raised more than $600 million for 1,000+ worthy causes.
“New York Road Runners is proud to support the PGA of America REACH Foundation team and the incredible impact they make in the community as they raise important funds to benefit lives through the game of golf as they gear up for the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon,” said Christine Burke, NYRR’s Chief Commercial Officer. “Each November, the TCS New York City Marathon and our Official Charity Partner Program are a testament to the transformative power of running and its ability to build community, so it’s incredible to collaborate with a record number of charities this year.”
To support, please visit the Running for REACH team fundraising page.
About PGA of America REACH Foundation
The PGA of America REACH Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America. The mission of the Foundation is to positively impact the lives of youth, military and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections and the game of golf. For more information on the PGA of America REACH Foundation, visit PGAREACH.org, follow @PGAREACH on Instagram, X and find us on Facebook.
Media Contacts:
Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, jdodson@pgahq.com
Jared Minski, Mastro Communications, jared@mastrocomm.com