CHICAGO, IL. (November 13, 2014) – Freedom Golf Association (FGA), an organization founded in 2012 with a primary goal of advancing the delivery of grass roots golf instruction to those with special needs, announces its Adaptive Golf Training Workshop, schedule for Friday and Saturday, December 5 – 6, 2014.
The workshop is open to PGA Professionals, Physical Therapist, Golf Coaches or any other professionals servicing the needs of disabled people. The training is part of FGA’s Adaptive Golf Enhancement Program, with step-one being the training of Adaptive Golf Coaches to take special need golfers from the practice tee to the first tee and to enhance the lives of people within the special needs community through the social and therapeutic benefits of golf.
According to the PGA of America, there are 18 million disabled individuals who would like to play golf, but for various reasons either have quit trying or don’t know where to get started. “The biggest challenges are simply learning to swing and play, then gain access to golf courses. They don’t need to be sold on the game. They just need instruction and facilities.” Says Andy Mears, Director of FGA Golf Operations and a PGA member.
David Windsor, PGA Professional and Director of the Adaptive Golf Academy in Sarasota, Florida will join FGA in conducting the workshop. David has been instrumental in the PGA’s effort with adaptive and accessible golf.
The workshop fee is only $95. Participation is limited to the first 20 enrollees. Interested individuals can contact Andy Mears at amears@fgagolf.org by December 2, 2014.
Freedom Golf Association vision is to make golf more inclusive to the special needs community by collaborating and coordinating with qualified golf professionals, skilled amateurs, health care professionals and local organizations. As EQ Sylvester, FGA Chairman states, “Golf is anyone’s game, and together, we can increase the opportunity to bring joy and a sense of freedom to the special needs community through golf.
Freedom Golf Association was founded in July 2012 by Edmund Q. Sylvester. He is a Director of the Western Golf Association and a golf enthusiast. Sylvester became a triple amputee in 2011. Soon after leaving the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, he attempted to hit golf balls at a local range. Without assistance, his attempt was not successful and it became the first step towards forming FGA.
For more information about Freedom Golf Association, go to www.fgagolf.org.
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