How to Make Golf More Accessible for People with Disabilities and the National Alliance for Accessible Golf’s Mission to Promoting Accessibility in Golf

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Providing actionable steps for improving accessibility on golf courses is Dave Barton, the executive director of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf. Dave’s dedication to promoting accessibility in golf shines through in this conversation, demonstrating the positive impact that can result from proactive efforts in this area.

Dave includes practical information like the ADA checklist for golf course design, and underscores the idea that making golf more accessible benefits not only individuals with disabilities but also golf course operators by attracting a broader range of golfers, including an aging population. He also emphasizes that making golf more accessible doesn't have to be cost-prohibitive and encourages golf course operators to take small, manageable steps.

Highlighted Topics Covered

• Exploring the mission, resources, and advocacy efforts of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf in making golf more accessible to individuals with disabilities (3:13 - 7:30)
• Discussing the launch of GAIN as a community platform for golfers, programs, and organizations to connect and share information on accessible golf (7:38 - 11:01)
• Highlighting examples of golf courses and facilities making the game more accessible for golfers with disabilities (11:09 - 19:35)
• Providing actionable steps for golf course operators interested in improving accessibility (19:43 - 24:10)

Resources

• National Alliance for Accessible Golf

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