Ohio Golf Journal August 2019

game after injury or a disability had taken away their hope of ever playing the game again. The Turn serves ove r 400 members an d continues to grow . The membershi p represents a broad range of physical disabilities including, strokes survivors, amputees, traumatic brain injuries, blindness, arthritis, cerebral palsy, plus many other forms of physical challenges. In addition, local Cleveland-area organizations, Youth Challenge, Veterans Hospital, Cleveland Sight Center, Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Hanson House and the Wounded Warriors Project also utilize The Turn for their on-course rehabilitation through recreation and sports programs. Through a partnership with the Cleveland Clinic, members have access to a physical therapist, which can not only improve their golf, but help maximize their daily living activities. In 2012 the facilities were renovated to create a unique indoor environment, which allows members to enjoy year-round golf and wellness at The Turn. Learn more about The Turn at: http://www. northolmstedgolfclub.com/Return-to-Golf. html I n 2002, the Northern Ohio Golf Association (NOGA) Charities&Foundation createdTheTurn with the mission to help physically challenged golfers gain a greater degree of independence by combining golf and rehabilitation-based fitness. The North Olmstead Golf Club is owned and operated by The Turn with the goal to offer an accessible golf course for every age and skill level. Single-rider, adjustable golf carts are available for use. This experiment in making golf accessible to everyone has allowed many to come back to t h e Ohio Golf Course Welcomes Physically Disabled Golfers