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GOLF FOR EVERYONE presented by. Moderators. 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. Panelists. Glenn Cundari, PGA
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Moderators 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
Panelists 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.
Special Guests Susie 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
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 THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR ACCESSIBLE GOLF 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
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 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.
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.
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.
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 • Everyone plays same course • Everyone can play at anytime • Everyone can play every hole • Everyone plays same rules
Continuum of Inclusive Programs Awareness Programs Hospitals & Rehabilitation Specialized Programs Inclusion Centered Community Based Golf One Day Tournaments Golf as Rehab Tool; Program for Transition Specialized & Segregated programs Practice facilities Inclusion based golf programs Par 3 & Executive courses One Day Awareness Clinics Independent Living Centers Specific Disability competitions 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
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!
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!
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/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
Best Practices Panel Discussion David Windsor, PGA Adaptive 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-InternationalMary Kay Wilson, Tournament Director Els for Autism Mark DiSantis, Senior, Professional Golfers Career College, Military Veteran James 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 & Resources Outreach in your Community Industry 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
Glenn Cundari, PGA www.pgaofcanada.com Donna White http://www.golfproservices.org/donna-h-white David Windsor http://www.adaptivegolfacademy.com MORE INFORMATION
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