Dr. Betsy Clark, LPGA Class A Life Member
National Alliance for Accessible Golf, President
Steve Jubb, PGA Class A Member
Director, PGA Charities & Military Liaison
PGA Foundation

Glenn Cundari, PGA
PGA of Canada Technical Director
David Windsor, PGA Class A Member
Adaptive Golf Academy
Donna White, PGA/LPGA Class A Member
Golf Professional Services, Inc.

Susie Doyens, Special Olympics Athlete
Special Olympics Florida
Global Messenger, Special Olympics International
Mary Kay Wilson, Tournament Director
Els for Autism

Mark DeSantis, Senior, Professional Golfers
Career College, Orlando Florida
Military Veteran
James Bond, Adaptive Golf Academy
Military Veteran

THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR
ACCESSIBLE GOLF
501c-3 non-profit national organization established in 2001

THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR
ACCESSIBLE GOLF
Mission:
To promote and facilitate the inclusion of people with disabilities into the game of golf
POTENTIAL REACH TODAY
29 Million!

THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR
ACCESSIBLE GOLF
An advocacy board with industry-wide representation managed by the Board of
Directors and its Executive Committee http://www.accessgolf.org/about/board.cfm

WHAT DO WE DO?
Blend our expertise and resources
(organizations and individual) to help bring people with disabilities into the game or back into the game

HOW?
• Awareness
• Education and Training
• Funding player development programs that promote inclusive learning and play environments

SUCCESS…SO FAR!
USGA Alliance Grants Program
Since 2010:
• $500,000+ in program funding
• 68 Programs
• 8,000+ Individuals
• 27 States

Improving Lives Through Golf
The PGA Foundation is the charitable arm of The Professional Golfers
Association of America and was founded in 1978.

Our Mission
To positively impact the lives of youth, military veterans, and diverse populations through the creation and utilization of golf programming that supports education, health and wellness, and youth development.

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The PGA Foundation accomplishes the youth portion of the mission by collaborating with other youth focused organizations such as The First Tee, Boys
& Girls Clubs of America, golf in schools program and clinics with groups such as
Els for Autism.

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We achieve the military portion of the mission through our Down Range Clinics and PGA HOPE programs, both of which use golf to enhance the rehabilitation of our country’s wounded warriors and disabled veterans.

We achieve diverse populations portion of the mission through diversity scholarships and accessible golf programming to non-military individuals in collaboration with groups such as the
National Alliance for Accessible Golf, Els for Autism and Special Olympics.

What does this mean?

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• Everyone plays same course
• Everyone can play at anytime
Everyone can play every hole
Everyone plays same rules

One Day
Awareness
Clinics
Continuum of Inclusive Programs
Awareness
Programs
One Day
Tournaments
Hospitals &
Rehabilitation
Golf as Rehab
Tool; Program for Transition
Independent
Living
Centers
Specialized
Programs
Specialized &
Segregated programs
Specific
Disability competitions
Inclusion
Centered
Community
Based Golf
Practice facilities
Inclusion based golf programs Par 3 &
Executive courses
9 & 18 hole golf facilities

WHAT CAN WE DO?
DO THE MATH!
There are 57 million Americans with some form of disability or impairment…
Individuals with Disabilities have $215 million in disposable income and $1 trillion in aggregate income

WHAT CAN WE DO?
DO THE MATH!
National Center on Accessibility study:
• 10 percent of persons with some disability now play golf, or
• 5.7 million are already in the “game” at some level

WHAT CAN WE DO?
DO THE MATH!
• 22 percent of those with disabilities played golf before incurring their disability or injury, but are not playing now, or
• 11.3 million lapsed golfers

WHAT CAN WE DO?
DO THE MATH!
• 35 percent of individuals with disabilities are currently not playing golf, but are interested in learning, or
• 18 million interested golfers

WHAT CAN WE DO?
DO THE MATH!
29 Million Potential Golfers!
GOLF IS FORE ALL
YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!

• ACCESSIBLE & INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS
– Learning and Play Programs
– Dispelling fears and Opening “the Game for ALL”
– Programmatic & Physical Access to the Game

Glenn Cundari, PGA
PGA of Canada
Technical Director

Donna White, LPGA/PGA
Owner/Director, Golf Professional Services, Inc .
Former Special Olympics Coach
Provides Golf Programs for:
Palm Beach Special Olympics Program
Saint Mary’s Hospital Therapeutic Recreation Program

David Windsor, PGA
Adaptive Golf Academy
"Play Beyond Your Expectations"

Getting Started
Outreach Strategies
Suggested Best Practices

Susie Doyens, Special Olympics Athlete - Florida
Global Messenger, Special Olympics-International
Mary Kay Wilson, Tournament Director
Els for Autism
Mark DiSantis, Senior, Professional Golfers Career
College, Military Veteran
James Bond, Adaptive Golf Academy, Military Veteran

How has being involved with golf or working with Wounded Warriors & Disabled Veterans,
Special Olympic Athletes,
And Youth with Autism Spectrum made an impact on yours and other’s lives?

• How can you get involved and expand your lessons and programs to be more inclusive?
First steps-
Suggested Training & Resources
Outreach in your Community
Industry Programs & Inclusion

Resources
Alliance Resources
• Toolkits for Golfers & Facility Operators
• 1 & 2 Day Training Programs
• Industry Presentations & Webinars

http://www.accessgolf.org/resources/index.cfm
• Opportunities in Your Area
• Toolkit for Golfers
• Toolkit for Golf Course Owners
• Handicapping for Golfers with Disabilities
• Modification To The Rules Of Golf For Golfers
With Disabilities
• Links

MORE INFORMATION
Glenn Cundari, PGA www.pgaofcanada.com
Donna White http://www.golfproservices.org/donna-hwhite
David Windsor http://www.adaptivegolfacademy.com

MORE INFORMATION
National Alliance for
Accessible Golf http://www.accessgolf.org
PGA Foundation http://www.pgafoundation.org

MORE INFORMATION
Els for Autism http://www.elsforautism.com
Special Olympics http://www.specialolympics.org