South Florida PGA Selected for the 2025 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup
The South Florida PGA will compete for the first time in the 2025 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup on May 12th at Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. This prestigious event, held during PGA Championship Week, celebrates the transformative impact of PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) on Veterans and military personnel.
The PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup provides a unique and memorable experience for Veterans and the PGA of America Golf Professionals who dedicate themselves to positively impacting military personnel through the game of golf. The annual event, which started in 2016, honors the Secretary of Veteran Affairs and recognizes the Memorandum of Understanding between PGA REACH and the Department of Veteran Affairs.
The competition follows a 5-person scramble format featuring four PGA HOPE Graduates and one PGA/LPGA Professional from each of the 12 selected teams. The host course is always located within the same PGA Section as that year’s PGA Championship, providing participants with an unforgettable experience alongside one of golf’s most prestigious events.
Representing Team South Florida at the 2025 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup are:
Patti Baker – U.S. Air Force
Richard George – U.S. Navy
Dwight Hanners – U.S. Navy
Chris Short – U.S. Army
Zach Anzaroot, PGA Associate, The Rookery at Marco – U.S. Army
“This is an incredible milestone for our Section and a testament to the strength of our PGA HOPE program,” said Darrell Bock, PGA, Director of Foundation Programs. “We are honored to showcase our Veterans and Section on a national stage and continue our mission of using golf to change lives.”
Following the event, the momentum will continue with the PGA HOPE Classic on May 15th, the South Florida PGA’s signature charitable event that directly supports local PGA HOPE programming. Click
here to view the event page and register.
Stay tuned as we spotlight Team South Florida in the coming weeks. Click
here to learn more about PGA HOPE and how you can support our mission.

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