The U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) is a national coalition of 40 adaptive golf organizations with one U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance is Helping Physically Disabled Across the World They modify the rules and equipment to fit each individual need to allow people with disabilities to become involved. There are several benefits for the physically impaired to take up golf. The swing can improve balance, as well as hand-eye coordination. It can improve decision making, increases endurance, as well as range of motion. Being involved in a physical activity, like golf, builds strength, improves self-esteem, plus as one of the USAGA members told us, “being out there makes me feel normal.” mission, “to make playing golf a reality for 20 million physically disabled individuals who want to play.” Through the USAGA, member associations work together to conduct a series of tournaments, provide instruction and serve individuals across all disability types. Regardless of current health, physical, mental, sensory capability and wellbeing of the individual, the USAGA introduces the game and encourages everyone to play. Ohio Golf Journal
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