ABOUT US
Who We Are
Golf for Injured Veterans Everywhere (GIVE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides support for Iowa’s injured and disabled Veterans who use the Des Moines, Iowa City, and Sioux Falls Veterans Affairs healthcare systems.
WHAT WE DO
We help Iowa’s injured and disabled Veterans play golf. Each qualifying GIVE Veteran gets access to our free golf instructional program, which helps them adapt their gameplay to overcome any injury or disability that stands in their way.
PERSONALIZED PGA PRO INSTRUCTION & SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT
ACCESS TO FREE & DISCOUNTED GOLF THROUGHOUT IOWA
WAYS TO CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT FELLOW VETERANS
GIVE Program Details
The GIVE training program is taught by PGA professionals and includes specialized accessibility equipment, tailored to each Veteran’s needs. All the necessary equipment and clubs are provided completely free of charge and are given to the Veterans to keep once they’ve finished the course.
Upon completion of the program, Veterans also get access to free and discounted golf at participating courses all across Iowa.
our history
Golf for Injured Veterans Everywhere began in 2007, initiated by Mr. Lou King. Lou King’s legacy includes being a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran, University of Iowa quarterback, an executive at Amana Refrigeration, and Executive Director of the PGA of America.
Lou knew that more needed to be done to support Iowa’s Veterans, especially those who had been left injured or disabled from their time in the service. So, he approached the Department of Veterans Affairs and Riverside Casino and Golf Resort owners —Dan and Bobby Kehl— with a brilliant initiative.
He wanted to start a program that would teach Iowa’s injured and disabled Veterans golf, in order to help them adjust to civilian life while overcoming their physical and psychological traumas. With everyone’s support, GIVE became a reality.
OUR PEOPLE
PGA INSTRUCTORS
MIKE ARMES
RUSS IRVINE
CAROL NITZSCHKE-HENRICH
ZACH STEFFEN
CLAYTON STEVENS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOBBY KEHL
DAN KEHL
JEFF LINK
GREG MASON
KATHY MEARDON
GARY PALMER
JASON PROCHASKA
JULIE STEWART
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JOIN OUR MISSION
When it comes to supporting our Veterans here in Iowa, there’s always more work to be done.
We need your help to advance our mission of providing our Veterans with the empowerment, camaraderie, and accessibility they deserve.
Contact us to learn more about donations and other ways to get involved.