how we are helping

What We Do:

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. 

how we are helping

What We Do:

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) and the James Clyburn Golf Center (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. 

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Fort Jackson

We are excited to announce our partnership with the Fort Jackson Golf Club in 2024. We will providing Programs on this military installation for the entire Military Community. We look forward to bringing our resources to a new population and growing the game of golf within the Military Community. Range Fore Hope Foundation’s PGA Professional’s and staff will be on hand week to week to host these Programs.
 
For more information on how to sign up for the Program, how to be involved with Range Fore Hope, and how you can volunteer or assist you can reach out to us at info@rangeforehope.org or click the link to sign up.
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James E. Clyburn Golf Center

Range Fore Hope partnered with Kevin Lyles, the Director of Instruction for this facility, to offer free golf lessons at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation’s – James Clyburn Golf Center for Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. Having access to this driving range and practice facility in downtown Columbia, South Carolina has offered a central location that is accessible to a lot of potential local attendees for the program. 
 
Kevin is a phenomenal instructor who has years of experience introducing all skill levels to the game of golf. We are truly blessed and fortunate to have him on staff.

Adaptive Golf Program

Range Fore Hope Foundation looks to launch 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.

Cobblestone Park Golf Club

Cobblestone Park Golf Club

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.

Fort Jackson

We are excited to announce our partnership with the Fort Jackson Golf Club in 2024. We will providing Programs on this military installation for the entire Military Community. We look forward to bringing our resources to a new population and growing the game of golf within the Military Community. Range Fore Hope Foundation’s PGA Professional’s and staff will be on hand week to week to host these Programs.
 
For more information on how to sign up for the Program, how to be involved with Range Fore Hope, and how you can volunteer or assist you can reach out to us at info@rangeforehope.org or click the link to sign up. 

James E. Clyburn Golf Center

Range Fore Hope partnered with Kevin Lyles, the Director of Instruction for this facility, to offer free golf lessons at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation’s – James Clyburn Golf Center for Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. Having access to this driving range and practice facility in downtown Columbia, South Carolina has offered a central location that is accessible to a lot of potential local attendees for the program. 
 
Kevin is a phenomenal instructor who has years of experience introducing all skill levels to the game of golf. We are truly blessed and fortunate to have him on staff.

Adaptive Golf Program

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.

Cobblestone Park Golf Club

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.

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