Golf Inclusion Monthly - September 2023

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Uh Oh! It's Cart Path Only!

Here We Go ...

By Dave Barton, PGA: The sun has just risen, the tee sheet is full, the staff is ready, and the course access policy for the day has arrived …

“We are Cart Path Only today.”

The words “Cart Path Only” (CPO) can invoke a range of emotions from frustration or anger to fear depending on whether you are the golfer or the staff handling the phones and counter on this morning.

Those of you whom have worked as a professional or shop assistant at the counter know what I am talking about. Read More

Adaptive golf: Welcoming Golfers with Disabilities

National Alliance for Accessible Golf Executive Director joins "Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry" co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss how the golf industry's focus on inclusivity is supporting golfers with disabilities.

[1:23] What is adaptive golf?

[2:26] How has the golf industry has become more inclusive for those with disabilities?

[5:41] Getting the word out to promote adaptive golf opportunities.

[8:51] How golf facilities can easily welcome adaptive golfers?

[10:57] How you can get involved?

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In Memoriam - Dennis Duchi

Living Every Day to the Fullest

By Rich O'Brien - From an early age, Dennis Duchi loved to be on the golf course and would regularly play 54 holes a day as a kid. A good athlete in numerous sports, as a teenager Dennis became a low single digit handicap golfer thanks largely to his ability to drive the ball over 300 yards. His passion for golf continued into his twenties and thirties while balancing work and family obligations.

Coming off the recent USA victory in the days that followed the Phoenix Cup, Drew Duchi said that his father was happier than he had ever seen him.

As Team USA said their goodbyes, they said they looked forward to seeing each other at future adaptive golf tournaments. Little did they know, it would be the last time they would see one of their teammates. Read More

As Amy Says, "More Instructors Means More Golfers!"

Check out this story and more of how the I Got This Foundation is creating more instructors and more "I Got This Moments"! Read More

Making Your Facility Welcoming, Accessible, and Inclusive

Check out this presentation from our Executive Director, Dave Barton, and Jan Bel Jan, ASGCA. Lots of great information on creating a welcoming environment for all golfers. We encourage you to visit our Resources!

ADA Checklist for Golf Facilities

How does your facility measure up? What needs to happen to ensure your facility is designed to welcome golfers of all abilities?

Learn more when you Access the Checklist.

The National Alliance for Accessible Golf is the industry leader in inclusion— working to ensure the opportunity for all individuals with disabilities to play the game of golf and is represented by major golf, recreation and therapeutic organizations across the country.

Use of materials from Golf Inclusion Monthly: Please note, the Alliance encourages you to repurpose and share articles we have written or that have been provided to us for publishing in Golf Inclusion Monthly. We request that you please reference Golf Inclusion Monthly Published by the National Alliance for Accessible Golf and share the link for the article you have sourced. If you have any questions, please reach out to info@accessgolf.org. Thank you.

Thank you to our golf industry friends and supporters who contribute in so many ways to our mission of increasing participation of individuals with disabilities in the game of golf.

Please contact our Executive Director, davebarton@accessgolf.org, if you and/or your company are interested in helping us further enhance our educational and resource offerings as well as generating grant funds to distribute to programs across the country.

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