The International Association of Golf Administrators has announced a partnership with the National Alliance for Accessible Golf to provide IAGA member associations and the golf facilities they serve with educational resources to facilitate the growth of adaptive golf.
To kick off this important golf industry initiative, the IAGA and the Alliance will conduct a series of educational webinars beginning on August 15, to introduce IAGA members, facility owners, and operators to the National Alliance Education Hub. The webinars will culminate with in-person education at the IAGA Annual Conference sponsored by Golf Genius on November 3-6, 2024 in Monterey, CA.
According to Bill Walker, Executive Director of the IAGA, “The Golf Access and Inclusion Network® (GAIN) and the Alliance Education Hub deliver a no-cost benefit to our member associations. This platform will be a valuable tool as more and more of our members are becoming involved with or organizing adaptive golf events and programming”.
IAGA members are encouraged to access the Alliance Education Hub via the GAIN platform, where they will also have access to Golf Inclusion Monthly®, forums, program listings, and a network of golfers, adaptive golf experts, industry leaders and more working to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in the game of golf.
“Delivering easy-to-find education related to the ADA and adaptive golf that simplifies and clarifies where golf administrators, owners, operators, and their staff need to focus their energy is our highest priority. Entry into the game by individuals with disabilities of all ages and backgrounds will increase when more facilities around the country better understand not only their importance to this growth but quantifiable actions they need to take to make it happen,” said Dave Barton, PGA, Executive Director of the National Golf Alliance for Accessible Golf.
Upcoming webinars will introduce attendees to Volunteer Training for Adaptive Events, Facility Self-Assessments to gauge environment and culture, and the Onboard Training Series for Golf Facility Leadership and Staff that forms the basis of a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment.