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PGA REACH Carolinas is proud to welcome Sean Suggs as our 12th Trustee. A U.S. Army veteran with 8 years of service, Sean most recently served as President of Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina before retiring in June. Throughout his distinguished career, Sean has championed initiatives that strengthen communities and create opportunities through extensive board and committee service.
An avid golfer and author of Never a Better Year, a book about his golf travels, Sean shares our passion for using golf as a catalyst for positive change. His dedication to mentorship, philanthropy, and diversity aligns perfectly with our mission to transform lives through Youth, Military, and Inclusion programs. Sean and his wife Janet call Pinehurst home, and we're excited about the expertise, energy, and vision he brings to our Foundation.
AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: CHRIS ARANDA'S "TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN" EXPERIENCE
PGA HOPE Carolinas Ambassador Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Chris Aranda of Myrtle Beach represented the Carolinas Section at the 6th Annual PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. The October 8-14 event brought together 20 Ambassadors nationwide for advanced golf instruction, leadership development, and mental wellness training.
"From Day 1 to Day 6 was a truly remarkable mental health and wellness experience," said Aranda. "It was the TOP of the Mountain for the PGA HOPE Ambassador program."
Aranda was particularly moved by the camaraderie among fellow Ambassadors, describing it as "being back in formation with your brothers in arms." A highlight came when he discovered his name displayed on a locker next to Rory McIlroy's in Congressional's Men's Locker Room, "one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments you'll never forget."
The experience energized Chris to expand PGA HOPE's reach across the Carolinas. "PGA HOPE saves lives! Don't hesitate to be introduced to the program," he emphasized. "Allow your local Ambassador to mentor you through this amazing journey."
Read more about Chris here: Chris Aranda Reflection
HARVICK4HEROES & PGA REACH CAROLINAS RAISE OVER $280,000 FOR VETERANS AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
The 7th Annual Harvick4Heroes PGA REACH Charity Pro-Am presented by SoundGear took place on October 6 at Trump National Golf Club – Charlotte, raising over $280,000 for both the Kevin Harvick Foundation and PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation. Since its inception, the event has now raised $1.5 million for both charities.
Twenty-one teams competed in the shamble-format event, with 84 amateur players paired with PGA Professionals enjoying perfect fall weather and exciting competition. Participants received tee gifts including Cleveland wedges, Srixon golf balls, and Turtleson apparel, while Cleveland Golf hosted a pre-round wedge demo.
The heart of the event shined through stories shared by PGA HOPE Veterans on the third hole, where graduates Butch Sheets (Army), Tim Hammer (Army), Daniel McKillop (Army), Curtis Croft (Marine Corps), and Michael Dexter (Navy) welcomed participants and underscored the impact of PGA REACH Carolinas' three mission pillars.
The winning team, consisting of PGA Professional Tyler Lucas and amateurs Warren Vigus, Michael Fawley, Quinton Teal, and Michael Holdenrid, won in a scorecard playoff at 32-under. Congratulations to Michael Holdenrid, who aced the 7th hole to win a custom E-Z-GO golf cart!
Special thanks to the presenting sponsor, SoundGear; supporting sponsors, Cleveland/Srixon, Sandbagger; and the outstanding staff at Trump National Golf Club – Charlotte.
Greg Boyette emerged victorious at the Rolex Carolinas PGA Match Play Championship, held October 13-14 at The Club at Briar's Creek. The prestigious event, presented by title partner Rolex, brought together the Section's 16 best players from the 2025 season for two days of intense head-to-head competition.
Boyette dominated the field with an exceptional performance, making 14 birdies across his four matches to claim the championship title. His consistent play and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities proved to be the difference as he navigated through the competitive bracket.
The match play format showcased the depth of talent within the Carolinas Section, with each match delivering exciting golf and demonstrating the high level of play.
Congratulations to Greg Boyette on his outstanding performance and to all 16 competitors who represented the best of Carolinas PGA golf throughout the championship.
Special thanks to Rolex for their continued partnership and to The Club at Briar's Creek for providing an exceptional venue and hospitality for this premier event.
See the final results here: Rolex CPGA Match Play Leaderboard
