PGA HOPE Spotlight: Michael Moore
Creating a Safe and Empowering Community for Active Military and Veterans Through the Game of Golf
PGA HOPE Ambassadors play a pivotal role in bringing the healing power of golf to veterans, instilling hope and fostering a sense of camaraderie among those who have served their country. Among these dedicated Ambassadors stands Michael Moore, an enthusiastic leader with an immense desire to serve.
To PGA HOPE Ambassador Michael Moore, PGA HOPE is an opportunity to establish an environment that truly values and appreciates the sacrifices of these unique individuals, our Nation’s veterans.
For Michael, golf unintentionally came into his life, with his love for the game developing in 2020. As a person who heavily enjoys being outside in nature, he began to crave more variety in the activities he could take part in, leading him to a nearby golf course.
“After going to the course every morning for sixteen weeks of continuous "short game" practice, I was hooked. It's what led me to PGA HOPE,” states Moore, Steering Committee Member for the PGA HOPE Ambassador Program.
The biggest lesson Michael has learned through the game is that temperament and self-control are crucial. The ability to compartmentalize the feelings created on the course but still experience and learn from every stroke is a great exercise to be practiced off the course in life as well.
Michael’s link to PGA HOPE is due to his service in the Navy. Michael served in the U.S. Navy specializing in the aviation and surface warfare communities. During his service career, Michael was recognized for his distinguished service, leadership, and commitment to excellence, and now post military service, he continues to serve the public through his role as a PGA HOPE Ambassador.
“Being an Ambassador affords me the opportunity to serve as a liaison and advocate for the program and the veterans. It's a responsibility very dear to me as I have served my fellow veterans for more than two decades in various capacities,” said Moore when asked what being a PGA HOPE Ambassador means to him.
Michael is truly a cornerstone for PGA HOPE Southern Texas through his role as an Ambassador, and it shows in his passion for growing the program and impacting as many lives as possible. Golf is more than just a game—it's a vehicle for healing, camaraderie, and hope. To anyone considering getting involved in PGA HOPE in any capacity, Michael hopes you, “keep an open mind and give it a shot. It does not cost you anything but time. You will not regret the decision.”
