Adaptive golf refers to any modification—equipment, technique, or environment—that allows a person with a disability to learn, practice, and play golf. The fundamental goal of the game remains the same: striking a ball toward a target with accuracy and control.
Adaptive approaches include seated golf chairs, single-rider golf carts, specialized grips, modified clubs, and adjusted swing techniques. Many golfers with disabilities play alongside peers on standard courses and ranges with minimal accommodation.
Golf is uniquely suited to inclusive participation because it is self-paced, non-contact, and offers both individual and social play. Whether a person's goal is recreation, exercise, social connection, or competition, adaptive golf can be tailored to meet it.
The most important first step is simply beginning. With the right instruction and equipment, golfers of any ability can experience the satisfaction and freedom the game provides.