Events & Retreats — Through The Rough Inc.
Get Out on the Course
Events & Retreats
All Skill Levels Welcome
You Don't Have to Be a Great Golfer
Our retreats are not about your handicap. They are about showing up, connecting with people who understand our world, and finding a few days where the weight gets a little lighter. All you need to bring is yourself.
Important — Attendee Costs
Participants who register to attend are responsible for all associated costs, including travel, lodging, and golf fees. If you would like to attend at no cost, see our — nominated and board-approved Heroes attend completely free.
Annual Retreat
MSG Ryan McCarthy Memorial Retreat
Our signature annual retreat honoring Master Sergeant Ryan McCarthy — a warrior, a golfer, and a brother who lost his battle with PTS. Four nights at a private home within the Palmetto Dunes Resort, three rounds of world-class golf, peer support, physical fitness sessions, and the kind of brotherhood that only comes from time spent together on the course.
Venue & Lodging
The group stays together in a private home located within the Palmetto Dunes Resort on Hilton Head Island — one of the most celebrated resort communities on the East Coast. All attendees share the home for the full duration of the retreat, creating the close-knit, around-the-table atmosphere that makes this experience unlike anything else.
3 Rounds of Golf — Palmetto Dunes Courses
Round 1
Robert Trent Jones Course
Round 2
Arthur Hills Course
Round 3
George Fazio Course
Physical Fitness & Warrior Yoga
Each retreat includes dedicated physical fitness sessions led by SGM (Ret.) Jose Casillas, founder of Warrior Yoga in El Paso, TX. A committed member of the Through The Rough family, Jose brings both military discipline and deep compassion to his work with Veterans and First Responders.
Jose conducts both one-on-one and group yoga sessions throughout the retreat — designed specifically to help attendees release stress, restore focus, and arrive on the first tee feeling grounded and ready. His sessions are a cornerstone of the retreat experience.
Full Retreat Includes
- 4 nights in a private home at Palmetto Dunes
- 3 rounds of golf on championship courses
- Warrior Yoga sessions with SGM (Ret.) Jose Casillas
- Leadership seminar with CEO of Infectious Leadership
- Peer support sessions and group discussions
- Faith-centered evening programming
- All skill levels welcome — no experience required
Attendee Responsibilities
- Travel to and from Hilton Head, SC
- Lodging for the duration of the retreat
- Golf fees and course costs
- Personal meals and incidentals
Who can attend: This retreat is open to the public. All skill levels welcome — no golf experience required. Signups are on a first-come, first-served basis.
From Those Who've Been There
What Participants Are Saying
I came in guarded and left feeling like myself again. The brotherhood on that course reminded me why I served in the first place.
U.S. Army Veteran
Inaugural Outing Participant
After 20 years on the job, I forgot what it felt like to just breathe. Four days on the course with people who get it — that changed something in me.
First Responder
Inaugural Outing Participant
I didn't expect to open up. But when you're walking a fairway with someone who's carried the same weight, the words just come. This program is the real deal.
Combat Veteran
Inaugural Outing Participant
Where We've Been
Past Events
Through The Rough Inaugural Outing
Our first event — where it all began. A small group, a big mission, and the proof that this community was needed.
Through The Rough Second Outing
Our second outing continued to grow the community — more participants, more stories, and more proof that the mission is working.