Golf Instructional Therapy Clinics
Range Fore Hope offers FREE Golf Programs to Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, their families, and Adaptive Golfers at Cobblestone Park Golf Club (Blythewood, SC), the James Clyburn Golf Center (Columbia, SC) as well as the Fort Jackson Golf Club (Columbia, SC) .
Our programs allow us to accomplish our mission of providing access to outdoor activities as a positive outlet for our Active-Duty Service Members, Veterans (Combat and Disabled), and their Dependents as they overcome life’s difficulties specifically attributed to the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). All Active, Retired Military, and family members are invited to participate in these programs.
In 2022, we are excited to say we are a member of the US Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA). We have trained and certified instructors and volunteers to now offer Adaptive Golf instruction at our Cobblestone Park location.
Adaptive Golf Certified
Cobblestone Park Golf Club
1298 University Pkwy, Blythewood, SC 29016
Range Fore Hope is based out of Cobblestone Park Golf Club in Blythewood, South Carolina. It is home to the University of South Carolina’s Women’s Golf Team and has three nine hole courses and an extensive practice facility. Our programs are ran by our Director of Instruction Tom Gawinski who has been a PGA Professional for 20 plus years.
Tom has developed a comprehensive training plan for our programs that is suitable for newcomers of golf all the way up to experienced golfers. Tom is also PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) certified and has worked for years with the South Carolina Special Olympics. Tom is joined by Rebekah Gawinski, who is not only his spouse but a former University of South Carolina Golfer as well as a former Professional. We are excited to have them on staff.
THURSDAYS : 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Lessons are available every Thursday between mid April – July 31st and September 1st – October 31st and resuming the following year.
MONDAYS : 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Lessons are available every Monday between mid April – July 31st and September 1st – October 31st and resuming the following year.
Fort Jackson Golf Club
3652 Inchon Rd, Columbia, SC 29207
We are excited to announce our partnership with the Fort Jackson Golf Club in 2024. We will be providing golf programs accessible by the entire military community on base. We look forward to bringing resources to a new population and growing the game of golf within the military community. Range Fore Hope Foundation’s golf instructors, whom are certified PGA professionals, will be on hand each week to host this golf program.
James E. Clyburn Golf Center
2091 Slighs Ave, Columbia, SC 29204
WEDNESDAYS : 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Lessons are available every Wednesday between mid April – July 31st and September 1st – October 31st and resuming the following year.
Adaptive Golf Certified
Range Fore Hope Foundation looks to launched their Adaptive Golf program in 2022. Fairways to Freedom is one of RFHF’s tournaments that has a primary function of paying for Programs and purchasing Resources annually. To date, RFHF has secured three Adaptive Golf Carts and Adaptive golf equipment to prepare for the launch of their clinics.
RFHF has connected with local partners like Drayer Physical Therapy, the VA hospital, and MUSC to socialize the idea of having their patients participate in the program. We are excited about all the possibilities that are there moving forward.
