The Hike | Trish Hines

Support Trish and her efforts at National Links Trust’s ‘The Hike at East Potomac’ on Monday, June 9th

Golf has been a family affair for me.  At a very young age, my younger sister and I were introduced to the game of golf by our dad.  We loved playing the game with Dad on weekends, family vacations, and spending countless hours on the driving range.  As I entered high school, I put down my clubs for a field hockey stick with aspirations of playing college field hockey.  It wasn’t until I moved to Washington, D.C. in 2000 and was looking to make new friends that I picked up a club again.  I heard of a municipal course in the district, ‘East Potomac’, which quickly became my home course. I have fond memories of waiting in line with friends with our push carts positioned nearby, and the excitement when our names were called to head to the first tee. 

As I got deeper and deeper into my professional career, my golf clubs started to gather more and more dust. It was not until the 2020 shutdown when I decided to dust off the clubs. Playing golf allowed me to spend time with family, friends, and meet new people. It became my outlet and escape, and I made it a priority in my life. It sparked a passion in me to find ways to promote and grow the game of golf. I was fortunate enough to get connected with the National Links Trust (NLT), a non-profit organization dedicated to positively impacting our community and changing lives through affordable and accessible municipal golf. 

The pull of golf has been strong throughout my life and this time, I’m not letting go.  The bonding and camaraderie with family, friends, and fellow golfers, and the integrity of the game has been a powerful influence in my personal and professional life.  

I am thrilled to participate in The Hike by playing (and walking) 100 holes or more on Monday, June 9, 2025, back at my old ‘home’ course, East Potomac Golf Links. Please join me in raising funds, put NLT in the spotlight, and promote this incredible cause.

- Trish

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Supporters of Trish’s efforts have the option to donate in an upfront donation and/or pledge their donation based on number of holes played, birdies or eagles made, and more. Please use the below buttons to contribute. Thank you!