PGA HOPE Spotlight: Nick Trice
“Swing Towards The Target!”
PGA Director of Instruction, Nick Trice, finds inspiration in individuals striving for personal and communal growth.
Since being elected to PGA of America Membership in 2019, Nick has found his passion for instructing and mentoring. Nick took a non-traditional route to becoming a teaching professional, starting with teaching chess in elementary schools, that is where he was presented with the opportunity to work in golf.
From that moment, Nick was hooked on teaching golf, and more importantly, its transformative power. To Nick, the game of golf has taught him that force and strain are not useful tools for achieving something. There is a subtle mindset, ease of movement, and surrender that will allow you to navigate the obstacles that golf and life introduce. Nick has personally seen how the game can transform an individual’s life as it is through golf that he was able to find peace and harmony following the passing of some of his close friends.
“This loss drove me to look for peace, deeper understanding, and a certain harmony with nature,” expresses Trice. “Golf has been instrumental in this process.”
Understanding the healing and therapeutic power golf holds, Nick now shares that power with our Veterans through PGA HOPE. For Nick, PGA HOPE holds deep personal significance as both his grandfathers served in the military and this is a way to give back to people like them who served our country.
Through PGA HOPE, Nick finds fulfillment in giving back to veterans, connecting with their determination and discipline, and spreading joy. As a PGA HOPE Lead Instructor, Nick finds immense joy in his role.
“Our recurring PGA Hope class is my favorite time of the week,” shares Nick, PGA HOPE Lead Instructor. “We get to connect and bring joy through the beautiful game of golf and it continues to act as a guiding light for the energy I bring to coaching each day.”
Nick envisions building a supportive community for veterans to grow, compete, and heal through golf. Nick’s motto, "Swing Towards The Target," reflects his belief in setting clear goals and moving purposefully towards them, both on and off the golf course. Nick and the team at Golfinity are projected to serve 200 Veterans in 2024, making them the largest PGA HOPE facility in Southern Texas with no plans on stopping soon.
“One of my goals is to grow PGA HOPE Southern Texas into the largest Veteran-serving operation in Texas. I hope to double the amount of Veterans served next year,” shared Trice when asked about his goals as a PGA HOPE Lead Instructor. “I believe that PGA HOPE is just the start of something that can act as a hub for veterans to build community, learn, compete, grow, and heal.”
Golf has taught Nick the value of grace, mindfulness, and detachment. Through the game, he learned that success comes not from force, but from a subtle mindset and ease of movement. In Nick, we find a passionate, devoted, and patient leader, dedicated to spreading the joy of golf and creating meaningful connections through PGA HOPE.
To Veterans and PGA of America Members considering getting involved with PGA HOPE, Nick enthusiastically encourages participation. “Do it! Do it for community, exercise, good laughs, trying something new, accepting a new challenge, and potentially finding a lifetime of joy through a game that offers deep insight on this great journey!”
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