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Adaptive Equipment


Adaptive Equipment

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To play and enjoy the game, whether on the range or on the course, you need the proper equipment. The Resource Center has compiled a listing of golf equipment for individuals with disabilities to help you find the best equipment for you. Click on the type of product that interests you to find what is available.

The USGA does not endorse, promote or make any claims to the safety or durability of any of the equipment in this section. This is not a comprehensive list of adaptive equipment; if there are other products you feel should be included on this list, please contact the Resource Center.

Publications:

A Modification of the Rules of Golf for Golfers with Disabilities

Player's Toolkit - This resource, developed by members of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, is a comprehensive guide that provides helpful tips and best practices for playing golf with various disabilities

The Forgotten Foursome - This book, offered in pdf form, provides information on fitting and adapting golf clubs for individuals with disabilities. For further information on clubmakers in your area you may visit the Professional Clubmakers Society website at www.proclubmakers.org.

If I Were Brave… - This video is a documentary on the National Amputee Golf Association Championship and highlights many inspirational stories of competitors from around the world. For more information or to purchase the video, go to www.davidmcnally.com. Available in DVD and VHS.

Clubs: These manufacturers make or adapt golf clubs specifically designed or built for individuals with disabilities. Click here to find out more about these products.
 
Golf-Specific Scooters/Single-Rider Golf Carts: These vehicles are specifically designed for a single individual. Some are equipped to assist individuals with disabilities to play the game. Click here to find out more about these products.
 
Gripping Aids/Golf Prosthetics: These products are intended to enable a golfer to hold his or her club more securely. Click here to find out more about these products.
 
Other Assistive Devices: Other adaptive golf products may be found in this section. Click here to find out more about these products.
 

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