Free golf lessons for veterans

VERONA, N.Y. >> The Oneida Indian Nation will offer free golf lessons at Turning Stone to veterans this fall through its partnership with PGA HOPE, the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America.

The free weekly program will offer golf instruction from Turning Stone’s certified PGA Golf Professionals at the resort’s Golf Dome and Sportsplex from Oct. 30 through Dec. 15 (excluding Thanksgiving week). Broad focus classes will be held Tuesdays from 4- 6 p.m., Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m., Thursdays from 8-10 a.m. and Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. Short game-focused classes will also be available on Fridays from 3-5 p.m.

The Oneida Indian Na- tion was America’s first ally and the first Indian Nation to fight alongside American soldiers in the Revolutionary War, and tribal members have served in the Armed Forces of the United States in every war since.

“As the first allies of this country, the Oneida Indian Nation’s commitment to our veterans has never wavered,” said Oneida Nation Representative and Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter. “We proudly stand by that commitment today, and are pleased to provide this free program that supports both the physical wellness and social connections of our veterans here in Central New York.”

Guests can learn more about this free golf program for veterans at the Oneida Nation’s Maple Leaf Market stores. To register for the program, interested veterans can contact instructor Ryan McGinnis at 315361-7612.

Veterans can select one class for the fall session. Classes will be finalized by Oct. 30.