The Association of Disabled American Golfers (ADAG) is an IRS-recognized, tax- exempt, not-for-profit 501 (C)(3) organization founded in July 1992 by Greg Jones, President. Its formation was a result of the recognition that an important segment of the golfing population was generally being ignored by the golf community. Golfers with disabilities have long been a part of the game. With the passage of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it was anticipated that more disabled individuals would enter or re-enter the game. A review of the major golf organizations in 1992 clearly indicated that they were not prepared to accept or successfully deal with this population. ADAG was formed to serve as the clearinghouse for information regarding golfers with disabilities and the golf community, and how to fully include them in the game.

Since 1992, ADAG has become the nation's leading organization in promoting the inclusion of golfers with all types of disabilities into the game and advising the major associations and individuals of the golf community of important issues. A fundamental tenant of ADAG in conducting its business has been advocacy for the game itself .

Cross-section of players and administrators of the game allows ADAG to
positively influence the game, while still preserving its tradition and integrity

ADAG is a member organization. Its membership is varied and diverse. Members of the organization include golfers with disabilities, able-bodied golfers, golf associations, golf owners/operators, municipalities with golf operations, golf manufacturers, universities, organizations providing services for persons with disabilities, and other interested entities. Each year, membership has grown. The largest membership segment is now golfers with disabilities. In its initial stages, ADAG'S members were other organizations and entities interested in the impact of ADA on golf ,

As the national leader in its field, ADAG has been involved with many projects. The media, both print and electronic, has often featured the accomplishments of ADAG and its management. Among these accomplishments and media coverage have been:

Faculty member of the National Institute of Golf Management Founding member of the National Forum on Accessible Golf Recognized expert in assisting golf operators in implementing ADA and golf Represented Golfers with Disabilities to the Subcommittee on Golf, establishing accessibility guidelines for Golf under the Americans with Disabilities Act Assisted the USGA Rules Committee to review the modification or alteration as they may pertain disabilities-revised rules published in 1997 Assisted the USGA Green Section devices and their impact on turf in primary research regarding assertive Assisted in the development of entry-level programs for persons with disabilities throughout the United States Created a research program with The Professional Clubmakers' Society to match the most appropriate golfing equipment with a golfer with a disability Rules of Golf for to golfers with Served as a catalyst in the establishment of the research for teaching professionals how to instruct disabled golfers for the Teaching and Club Professional Division of the LPGA Conducted the first national tournament featuring integrated teams of able- bodied and disabled golfers Assisted the USGA in evaluation of single-rider golf cars Provide ongoing assistance to manufacturers of single-rider golf cars in the design of adapted carts for the disabled Through Consulting and Training Division, conduct training to the industry in successful implementation of programs and policies for persons with disabilities Implementing toll-free Hotline to assist individuals and the golf industry with questions and information regarding golfers with disabilities

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303-922-5228
Fax: 303-969-0447
E-mail: adag@usga.org

The Association of Disabled American Golfers
P.O. Box 280649
Lakewood, CO 80228-0649