GOLF FOR EVERYONEpresented by

Moderators

Dr. Betsy Clark, LPGA Class A Life MemberNational Alliance for Accessible Golf, President

Steve Jubb, PGA Class A MemberDirector, PGA Charities & Military LiaisonPGA Foundation

Panelists

Glenn Cundari, PGAPGA of Canada Technical Director

David Windsor, PGA Class A MemberAdaptive Golf Academy

Donna White, PGA/LPGA Class A MemberGolf Professional Services, Inc.

Special GuestsSusie Doyens, Special Olympics Athlete Special Olympics Florida

Global Messenger, Special Olympics International

Mary Kay Wilson, Tournament Director Els for Autism

Special Guests

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

http://www.accessgolf.org/about/board.cfm

An advocacy board with industry-wide representation managed by the Board of Directors and its Executive Committee

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 inclusivelearning and play environments

SUCCESS…SO FAR!

USGA Alliance Grants Program Since 2010:

• $500,000+ in program funding • 68 Programs• 8,000+ Individuals• 27 States

THE PGA FOUNDATION

THE PGA FOUNDATION

Improving Lives Through Golf

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

THE PGA FOUNDATION

Our MissionTo 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.

THE PGA FOUNDATION

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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THE PGA FOUNDATION

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.

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THE PGA FOUNDATION

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.

GOLF PROGRAMS & INCLUSION

What does this mean?

INCLUSION MEANS

Continuum of Inclusive ProgramsContinuum of Inclusive Programs

Inclusion based

golfprograms

Inclusion based

golfprograms

Awareness Programs

Awareness Programs

One DayTournaments

One DayTournaments

One DayAwareness

Clinics

One DayAwareness

Clinics

Independent Living Centers

Independent Living Centers

Specific Disability

competitions

Specific Disability

competitions

Practice facilities Practice facilities

Golf as Rehab Tool; Program for Transition

Golf as Rehab Tool; Program for Transition

Hospitals &Rehabilitation

Hospitals &Rehabilitation

Specialized ProgramsSpecialized Programs

InclusionCentered

InclusionCentered

Community Based GolfCommunity Based Golf

Specialized &Segregated

programs

Specialized &Segregated

programs

Par 3 & Executivecourses

Par 3 & Executivecourses

9 & 18 hole golf

facilities

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 ALLYOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!

YOUR BUSINESS

&

GROWTH OF THE GAME

YOUR Business &Growth of the Game

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

Best Practices Panel Discussion

Glenn Cundari, PGA PGA of Canada

Technical Director

Best Practices Panel Discussion

Donna White, LPGA/PGAOwner/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

Best Practices Panel Discussion

David Windsor, PGAAdaptive Golf Academy

"Play Beyond Your Expectations"

Best Practices Panel Discussion

Getting Started Outreach Strategies Suggested Best Practices

Guest Speakers

Susie Doyens, Special Olympics Athlete - Florida

Global Messenger, Special Olympics-International Mary Kay Wilson, Tournament Director

Els for AutismMark DiSantis, Senior, Professional Golfers Career College, Military VeteranJames Bond, Adaptive Golf Academy, Military

Veteran

GUEST SPEAKERS

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?

YOUR Career Track &Growing the GAME FORE ALL!

• How can you get involved and expand your lessons and programs to be more inclusive?First steps-

Suggested Training & ResourcesOutreach in your CommunityIndustry Programs & Inclusion

Resources

Alliance Resources

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

Resourceshttp://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, PGAwww.pgaofcanada.com

Donna Whitehttp://www.golfproservices.org/donna-h-

white

David Windsorhttp://www.adaptivegolfacademy.com

MORE INFORMATION

National Alliance for Accessible Golf

http://www.accessgolf.org

PGA Foundationhttp://www.pgafoundation.org

MORE INFORMATION

Els for Autism http://www.elsforautism.com

Special Olympicshttp://www.specialolympics.org

GOLF IS FOR EVERYONE…GROW THE GAME FOR ALL…

MAKE IT HAPPEN!