National Alliance for Accessible Golf

Today, Sep 10, 2024 is International Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day! Thank you to all of the Golf Course Superintendents out there and their Member organization, the GCSAA, for all you do for the game and your support of access and inclusion for all. Pretty safe to say we would not have a place to play without you! United States Golf Association (USGA) PGA of America National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Club Management Association of America National Club Association American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) GOLF COURSE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Kafka Granite LLC Wadsworth Golf Construction Company https://lnkd.in/eRd-8tqV

In with the Green! The National Alliance for Accessible Golf encourages you to promote your commitment to "Access". Learn how "Access Flags" and appropriate language helps make your golf course more inclusive, and a course everyone can enjoy. The microlearning course is available on our website: https://lnkd.in/eR8wU5Bh United States Golf Association (USGA) PGA of America Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Club Management Association of America National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) National Club Association GOLF COURSE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) GCSAA Kafka Granite LLC Wadsworth Golf Construction Company

2024 Adaptive Golf Car Data Call: Recently, the National Alliance for Accessible Golf sent out a data call to help establish a better national database of existing adaptive golf cars available at golf facilities around the country.   With cooperation from many Allied Golf Associations and adaptive car manufacturers, we endeavor to provide a national inventory of adaptive equipment to facilitate player entry into the game and to help identify vehicles that could potentially be available in the vicinity of future adaptive golf competitions.    Presently, 175 responses from 27 states have been received, which is greatly appreciated. If your state or regional golf association has not yet solicited inputs from your member golf facilities, please consider contributing to this effort prior to Sep 15, 2024 as your responses will directly assist in bringing golfers of all ages into the game. Thank you.  United States Golf Association (USGA) National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) PGA of America Club Management Association of America National Club Association GCSAA GOLF COURSE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) Kafka Granite LLC Wadsworth Golf Construction Company United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) USDGA Regal Research and Mfg Co VertaCat International Association of Golf Administrators

The bad news is, we get our share of calls about access still being denied or unreasonably restricted at golf courses. The good news is we get opportunities to help golf course operators and the golfers themselves better understand solutions are less complicated than many seem to think. For example ... geo-fencing that keeps golf cars from going beyond a certain point. I love this technology from a course management perspective but operators must understand that ONE setting for individuals with disabilities, or those who may require additional access will not work for everyone. 30 yards from the green as an example may be OK for one golfer, but could absolutely be considered a denial of access to another. Our advice? Put the effort into seeking access, not denying it. The course may certainly protect its property from damage that may occur when the course is too wet, safety matters exist with chemical applications, or due to other course maintenance, etc. If this is not the case, the best advice we can give operators is to have your access policies published and easy to find AND train your leadership and staff to understand tailored solutions may still be required. It takes more effort to find yourself in an "access denial" scenario than to provide access. Be reasonable and seek access for your golfers. That is the solution that changes the game for everyone. Learn more through the National Alliance for Accessible Golf Education Hub, a no-cost education platform (thanks to the support we receive from the leading golf industry associations and our supporting partners tagged below) specifically designed to educate golf facility leadership, staff and more related to the ADA and the game of golf. PGA of America Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) United States Golf Association (USGA) Club Management Association of America National Club Association GCSAA GOLF COURSE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) Kafka Granite LLC Wadsworth Golf Construction Company https://lnkd.in/dWWpvAg6

How do you handle Cart Path Only scenarios at your golf facility, especially when golfers have legitimate additional access requirements? Take a few minutes to better understand how to approach some of these situations. View the Cart Path Only micro learning lesson at https://lnkd.in/eR8wU5Bh. United States Golf Association (USGA) PGA of America GCSAA Club Management Association of America National Club Association National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) GOLF COURSE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Kafka Granite LLC Wadsworth Golf Construction Company

Find out why Jan Bel Jan, a National Alliance for Accessible Golf Board Member and past President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), is passionate about helping people with disabilities enjoy every success and endure every frustration that all golfers experience. View https://lnkd.in/eeH4qdvr to learn more and visit accessgolf.org for even more resources. United States Golf Association (USGA) PGA of America Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) GCSAA GOLF COURSE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) Club Management Association of America Jan Bel Jan Kafka Granite LLC Wadsworth Golf Construction Company

I recently caught this video from Travelers while doing what I do on the weekends sometimes ... watch golf versus play golf. Big props to Travelers who is not only showing what is possible in the game of golf, they are actively making a difference in peoples lives. Increasing the participation of people with disabilities in the game of golf is our mission and this kind of work from all involved is GREAT to see. D. Barton, PGA - Exec Director. United States Golf Association (USGA) PGA of America Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Club Management Association of America National Club Association GCSAA GOLF COURSE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA)Kafka Granite LLC Wadsworth Golf Construction Company Andy Bessette Nathan Grube Tara Gerber PGA TOUR https://lnkd.in/eRYEVUF7

Weather shelters are an important safety element in inclement weather. Are your shelters accessible for all golfers based on ADA Checklist guidance? View https://lnkd.in/eq9br3Hx to learn more and visit accessgolf.org to join our community. United States Golf Association (USGA) PGA of America GCSAA Club Management Association of America National Club Association National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) GOLF COURSE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) Kafka Granite LLC Wadsworth Golf Construction Company

Its great to see the work Club Prophet is doing to help golf facility owners and operators ensure ALL who are interested about a club’s offerings can learn more through their accessible website solutions. First impressions matter. The National Alliance for Accessible Golf position on this is simple … to be a truly accessible golf facility, an accessible website is a key element, along with ADA trained leadership and staff, a barrier free environment, and published policies that facilitate positive customer service experiences for both the customers AND the staff. We can help get you there. Visit www.accessgolf.org to learn more. PGA of America Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Club Management Association of America National Club Association GCSAA GOLF COURSE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) Kafka Granite LLC Wadsworth Golf Construction

Just released! The August Issue of Golf Inclusion Monthly (GIM) is now available on GAIN. Understand the impact of your website design - does it isolate or is it inclusive? Don't miss the article written by Denise Pane, CEO & Founder, Access Design Studio To access or sign up for GIM, visit https://lnkd.in/dwWHDsns United States Golf Association (USGA) PGA of America GCSAA Club Managers Assn of America (CMAA) National Club Association National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) GOLF COURSE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) Kafka Granite LLC Wadsworth Golf Construction Company