2024 has been an incredible year of growth and impact for the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance. We are proud to have welcomed 52 new member organizations, expanding our reach and bringing adaptive golf to even more individuals across the country. This year, we've provided over 5,300 adaptive golf lessons at no charge to participants, empowering them through the therapeutic benefits of the game.

Our friends at Range Fore Hope shared some wonderful moments captured at the 2024 Palmetto State Adaptive Golf Open.

Since 2018, the U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) has partnered with Shriners Children's Hospital to introduce adaptive golf to the Standard Bearers at the Shriners Children's Open, a PGA Tour event held in Las Vegas. This year, despite high winds that forced the clinic to move from the driving range to a nearby hotel, the event was successful. USAGA Executive Director Jonathan Snyder led the clinic, which included coaches Brandon Canesi, David Windsor, Tracy Ramin, and USAGA board director and Shriner Steve Husome. Both Canesi and Husome have personal ties to Shriners, adding a unique layer of inspiration to the event.

Golf is a game for everyone, including people with disabilities. In recognition of this fact, the United States Golf Association (USGA) debuted the U.S. Adaptive Open in 2022. Whether a course is hosting a national championship for adaptive golfers or simply trying to improve access and enjoyment for normal play, questions arise about how to best accommodate adaptive players and whether there are any unique course maintenance considerations involved.G

The United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) is proud to welcome the Asociación Argentina de Golf as our latest international member organization. This partnership, with an organization that shares our deep commitment to promoting golf and upholding its true spirit and traditions, is a significant step in our mission. We are excited to see how this collaboration will enrich both adaptive golf opportunities in Argentina and our global community.

The United States Adaptive Golf Alliance is proud to share that our long-time partner, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), has opened applications for their 2024 Annual Grant Program. This grant is available to individuals worldwide with permanent physical disabilities and is designed to provide the necessary support and resources for adaptive athletes to excel in their sports. If you are an adaptive athlete looking for support to pursue your golf goals, we encourage you to apply. The application window runs from October 7 to December 6, 2024, so don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!

We are excited to announce a significant milestone for the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) as we host our first local adaptive golf coach training in over two years! This two-day workshop, taking place on November 8th and 9th, 2024, is a key initiative in our mission to expand access to adaptive golf, aligning with the first of our three core pillars: Teach.

On August 19, 2024, the U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) brought smiles and high-fives to Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club with a lively adaptive golf clinic. Held just before the PGA Champions Tour Ally Challenge, the event saw over 40 adaptive golfers and coaches hitting the driving range for a day filled with fun and therapy.

We are delighted to announce that the U.S. Adaptive Golf Association (USAGA) has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Gatorade Equity in Sports Community Grant Program. Initiated in Spring 2022 as part of Gatorade’s Equity in Sports Initiative, this program is dedicated to advancing equity and access in sports by concentrating on three critical areas: resourcing community programs, providing access to sports facilities and equipment, and training coaches to champion equity and inclusion.

Team USA emerged victorious at the 2024 Cairns Cup, held at Cherry Creek Golf Club in Shelby Township, Michigan. The biennial event, renowned as "Disability Golf's Premier Match Play Event," showcased the talents of adaptive golfers from the United States and Europe.

The U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance is thrilled to announce a significant milestone: the Arizona Golf Association (AZ GOLF) has joined us as our 50th member organization! This achievement is a testament to our collective efforts and reflects the growing movement to make golf accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities nationwide.

We are thrilled to unveil our latest video, a celebration of the remarkable journey of adaptive golfers and the transformative power of the sport. This video captures the essence of our mission at the U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) and highlights the incredible impact of our programs.

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Bruce Miller, our very first adaptive golf coach and a true pioneer in our community. Bruce began his journey with us when our organization was known as Freedom Golf and played an instrumental role in shaping the US Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) into what it is today. An avid golfer for over 50 years, Bruce played on his high school team and competed locally with various organizations. After losing his leg in 2012, Bruce became involved with the USAGA (then Freedom Golf Association) the following year. He completed Adaptive Golf Training to become a coach and dedicated himself to helping those with disabilities enjoy the game he loved.

We are thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of our 10th Annual Outing at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club! Thanks to your enthusiastic participation and generous support, we were able to raise significant funds for our adaptive golf programs, continuing to transform the lives of individuals with disabilities. Your dedication and contributions are what make these events possible, and we are deeply grateful for your involvement. From all of us at the US Adaptive Golf Alliance, thank you for being an integral part of this remarkable day. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

Westmont, Illinois 6/17/24 – The U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) has been selected to receive funding through a dedicated grant program operated by the golf industry’s DEI campaign, Make Golf Your Thing. As one of 81 designated organizations across the U.S., the USAGA was chosen for its efforts to increase golf participation among underrepresented populations of the sport.

Earlier this month, the US Adaptive Golf Association (USAGA) and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) successfully hosted a series of adaptive golf clinics at the Metropolitan Golf Links and The Olympic Club in Northern California. The event began with a coaching clinic on May 19th, attended by 20 dedicated professionals, including pro golfers, athletes, and healthcare experts. The coaches gained valuable insights and practical knowledge on adaptive golf, leaving them energized and eager to apply their new skills at their respective golf clubs. The following day, these coaches joined the participant clinic, providing exceptional instruction and support to attendees.

The Junior Board, comprised of dedicated Lyons Township women's golf team players led by Addison Wanatabe, orchestrated a remarkable fundraiser at Topgolf Naperville for the US Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA). This event, aimed at supporting adaptive golf and fostering inclusion for individuals with disabilities, exceeded expectations.

We had a wonderful time at the Chicago Golf Show, presented by the Chicago District Golf Association, last weekend! This event, held in Rosemont, provided a great opportunity to discuss adaptive golf with golfers from all around Chicago. A huge thank you to the CDGA for having us, our booth volunteers, and everyone who stopped by. Take a look at a few photos from the event below.

The Golf Wire, Feb 6, 2024: Charleston, SC: The National Alliance for Accessible Golf (the Alliance) announces the launch of a self-assessment process to guide golf facilities towards recognition by the National Alliance for Accessible Golf as an Accessible Golf Facility.

Arcis Golf, the second largest owner and operator of private, resort and daily fee facilities in the United States, is honored to continue its financial, course and program support of the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) in 2024. This will be the sixth consecutive year of partnership support. Making golf accessible to a broad cross section of audiences has been one of Arcis’ core tenets since its founding nearly a decade ago.