Adaptive Golf
Adaptive golf is a thriving form of adaptive recreation, especially in the warmer climes across the country. These organizations can help you locate programs, regional courses, and adaptive golf equipment such as adaptive golf clubs and motorized accessible carts.
Organizations
Adaptive Golf Foundation of America
The Adaptive Golf Foundation of America is a non-profit organization providing specialized adaptive golf instruction, life skills, custom equipment and personal enhancement for all physically challenged individuals ages 5-99.
To provide the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to gain confidence and dignity through participation in sports, recreation and related educational programs.
Eastern Amputee Golf Association
The EAGA mission is to assist in the rehabilitation of amputees and provide for their general welfare, both physical and psychological, through the medium of golf and its associated activities. It comprises the following states: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, MD, VA, WV, & DC; however, our members are from all over the world.
Fore Hope is a non-profit organization that uses golf as an instrument to help in the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities or an inactive lifestyle.
National Alliance for Accessible Golf
The Alliance exists to promote the inclusion of those with disabilities through the game of golf. We do this through creating and promoting awareness about golf as a tool for inclusion, providing training to people who want to start a golf program for individuals with disabilities, and funding for programs. The Alliance is a coalition of golf organizations including the USGA, the PGA, the LPGA, and others. Additionally, we have representatives from therapeutic and recreational organizations.
National Amputee Golf Association
Allowing amputees to learn adaptive golf, and offers the the highly popular First Swing Program which teach adaptive golf to people with physical disabilities.
The United States Deaf Golf Association promotes active participation of golf by individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and ensures protection of the game's integrity and valued traditions.
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