The National Alliance for Accessible Golf has scheduled the first Accessible Golf Pro-Am to benefit programs that promote golf opportunities for people with disabilities. The event will be July 16, 2007, at the Toledo (Ohio) Country Club, with a reception and silent auction July 15.
Celebrities and pro golfers from around the country will take a swing at raising awareness and promoting opportunities for people with disabilities to play golf. Amateur golfers will have the opportunity to join professional golfers from the LPGA Tour and Nationwide Tour, including Dina Ammaccapane, Judy Dickenson, Brad Elder, Kate Golden, Jeff Klauk (Son of TPC Sawgrass GCSAA Class A superintendent Fred Klauk), Michelle McGann, Keith Nolan, Rene Powell, Amy Read, Chris Smith, Cheryl Stacey and Kim Williams among others. World famous golf trick-shot artist Dennis Walters will be on hand to inspire and entertain the guests with his mastery of golf.
Opportunities for sponsorships at a variety of levels are available.
The National Alliance for Accessible Golf is a charitable organization working to ensure the opportunity for all individuals with disabilities to play the game of golf. It is represented by major golf organizations in the United States, organizations that provide services for people with disabilities, and others who advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities into society.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 51 million Americans with some form of disability. Almost 1 in 5 U.S. residents has a disability. According to a study conducted by the National Center on Accessibility in cooperation with Clemson University, only 10 percent of persons with some disability play golf. However, 35 percent of individuals with disabilities not currently playing golf are interested in learning.
The Alliance includes:
* American Therapeutic Recreation Association
* CMAA
* GCSAA
* LPGA
* National Center on Accessibility
* NGCOA
* National Recreation and Park Association
* PGA of America
* PGA Tour
* USGA
For more information on the Pro-Am, visit http://www.accessgolf.org/.
