Power of Play Conference Inclusion Project April 10, 2014 Raleigh, NC Growing the Game Through Accessible & “Inclusive” Golf Programs

SPEAKER Steve Jubb, PGA Class A Member Director, PGA Charities & Military Liaison PGA Foundation Incoming President, National Alliance for Accessible Golf

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

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 working 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, with a goal of inclusion in each.

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 in collaboration with groups like the National Alliance for Accessible Golf and the 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 Inclusion based golf programs Inclusion based golf programs Awareness Programs Awareness Programs One Day Tournaments One Day Tournaments One Day Awareness Clinics One Day Awareness 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 Programs Specialized Programs Inclusion Centered Inclusion Centered Community Based Golf Community Based Golf Specialized & Segregated programs Specialized & Segregated programs Par 3 & Executive courses Par 3 & Executive courses 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 ALL YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!

INCLUSION PROGRAMS & GROWTH OF THE GAME

Inclusion & Growth of the Game ACCESSIBLE & INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS – Dispelling fears and Opening “the Game fore ALL” – Programmatic & Physical Access to the Game – Offering Inclusive Learning and Play Programs

Growing the GAME FORE ALL! How can you get involved and expand your learning and play programs to be more inclusive? Suggested Training & Resources Outreach in your Community Suggested Best Practices Facility and Industry-wide Programs & Inclusion

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

Resources 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 Modification To The Rules Of Golf For Golfers With Disabilities Links

MORE INFORMATION National Alliance for Accessible Golf PGA Foundation

Getting Started Outreach Strategies Best Practices-Program Examples

Simple ideas to start an inclusive golf program for people with disabilities 1– Be committed to reaching out 2- People with disabilities have varied abilities just like anyone else– that thought is important

Simple ideas to start an inclusive golf program for people with disabilities 3-Leave any stereotypes or perceptions that you may have behind… You will be surprised at how a different thought process might help

Simple ideas to start an inclusive golf program for people with disabilities CREATE A WELCOMING ATTITUDE FORE ALL

Some other thoughts Just as any other individuals have different goals, so do those with disabilities The potential and possibilities for ANYONE to participate are unlimited in golf

Some other thoughts Golf can be experienced in many ways today beyond a 9 or 18 hole round… People may find “their golf” through a practice range, putting green or playing a 1, 2, or 3 hole experience only…that may be all that the individual is seeking or capable of…

GETTING STARTED OUTREACH FIND out if any rehab center or other agency in your area has any form of a golf program. Contact your local PGA Section Office. CONNECT with them and Partner Up!

GETTING STARTED OUTREACH REACH out to other agencies and rehab centers that provide services for individuals with disabilities. They may have never thought of golf as an alternative activity GO to them… learn about them and the people in their programs and show them how golf can enhance their lives

Best Practices-Program Examples A program for kids with hemophilia started a golf program because kids with bleeding disorders can’t play contact sports. After a couple of years some of the participants were able to get involved in a local First Tee program that included them right in the program with other kids.

Best Practices-Program Examples A renowned program for children in the North East, made their entire short course physically accessible for people with mobility impairments People with disabilities from the community were invited and encouraged to join existing golf and instructional programs already in existence

Best Practices-Program Examples A golf program was created in Ohio for people with disabilities, then joined with the existing junior golf program to insure that they would be able to be included in ongoing programs for people without disabilities

Best Practices-Program Examples A private rehabilitation center in the Midwest partnered with one of the local parks and recreation departments to provide adaptive equipment and merge parts of their programs to provide full inclusive golf for participants ready to take the next step in their golf life.

Best Practices-Program Examples A very successful program located at a rehabilitation center in the Midwest, reached out to the local golf community to have participants in community based golf programs, use the rehab center’s short course and engage with participants with disabilities in an inclusive golf league

Best Practices-Program Examples A Special Olympics golf program teamed up with local high schools to conduct interscholastic golf programs for Special Olympic Athletes along side the high school golf team!

GROWING THE GAME FORE ALL…