NATIONAL ALLIANCE LAUNCHES RECOGNIZED ACCESSIBLE GOLF FACILITY CERTIFICATE

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.

The National Alliance Recognized Accessible Golf Facility Certificate will identify and recognize golf facilities around the country that have taken the necessary steps to demonstrate a commitment to increasing the participation of individuals with disabilities in the game of golf.

According to Dave Barton, PGA, Executive Director, “The process to attain the certificate is not a certification. It is a process designed to provide a clear path to better understand the actions critical to providing the foundation for a sustainable, welcoming environment at their facility, both physical and cultural. Facilities that conduct the self-assessment and earn the certificate demonstrate the value their leadership and staff place on access and inclusion in the game of golf for all.”

Items critical to the creation of an inclusive culture include an accessible website, barrier free access from the parking lot, throughout the publicly available buildings, golf course and other amenities offered, clear published policies related to matters of interest to individuals with disabilities, and training. The importance of embracing leadership and staff training related to golfers with disabilities is a primary contributor to the establishment of an environment where all feel welcomed. Please visit the Education Hub via GAIN to get started!