Causes: Golf, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Military & Veterans Organizations, Sports, Veterans

Mission: The SMGA's mission is to provide rehabilitative golf experiences and family inclusive golf opportunities for post 9/11 wounded war veterans in an effort to improve the quality of life for these American heroes. Eligible veterans include those wounded or injured in post 9/11 military operations, including those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Results: SMGA is proud to have impacted so many our our nations young men and women. Here are some of our highlights to date.
•Given more than 4500 private lessons to post 9/11 wounded and injured veterans;
•Provided more than 2,000 sets of individually fitted clubs to wounded warriors;
•Hosts more than 80 golf clinics each year;
•Operates at nine affiliates/chapters nationwide;
•Recognized by the Bush Center as a leading military service organization;
•Operates the American Golfer Program; and
•Is proud to have three Patriot Award winners as teaching professionals.

Target demographics: Empowering Wounded Veterans, One Fairway at a Time.

Direct beneficiaries per year:
•Given more than 4500 private lessons to post 9/11 wounded and injured veterans;
•Provided more than 800 sets of individually fitted clubs to wounded warriors;
•Hosts more than 80 golf clinics each year;

Geographic areas served:
•Operates at seven chapters nationwide with over 20 locations; HQ is in Olney, MD

Programs: The SMGA’s mission is to provide rehabilitative golf experiences and family inclusive golf opportunities for post 9/11 wounded war veterans in an effort to improve the quality of life for these American heroes. Eligible veterans include those wounded or injured in post 9/11 military operations, including those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).