PGA OF AMERICA SUPPORTS USAGA's INTERNATIONAL PARA-GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

“WE ARE DELIGHTED TO PARTNER WITH THE U.S. ADAPTIVE GOLF ALLIANCE AND SUPPORT THEIR PARA-GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP THIS FALL. GOLF IS TRULY A GAME FOR ALL, AND THE CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE A WONDERFUL SHOWCASE TO ILLUSTRATE THAT. ONE IN FOUR ADULTS IN THE U.S. HAS A DISABILITY. WE WANT TO INSPIRE THIS POPULATION BY SHOWING THEM THAT GOLF CAN PLAY A VALUABLE ROLE IN THEIR HEALTH, HEALING, WELL-BEING AND OVERALL VITALITY.” - PGA OF AMERICA CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER, SANDY CROSS

INCLUSION IN THE GAME FOR EVERYONE...​

The United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) intends to make playing golf a reality for the 20 million physically disabled who would like  to play the game. Founded in 2014, the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance:
  • is a 501(C)3 national coalition of adaptive golf organizations with common goals and objectives
  • includes 38 member organizations across the United States
  • provides adaptive golf to 40,000 individuals annually of which 26% are combat-wounded veterans
​Members are "grass roots" nation-wide adaptive golf organizations working together to provide competitive pathways - instruction, on course and competitions - throughout the United States serving individuals across all disability types.

2020 PGA Merchandise Show

US Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) wins Player Development Award at ING Industry Honors during PGA Merchandise Show; USAGA part of PGA Show Forum on Adaptive Golf
​(originally posted on The Golf Wire on January 29, 2020) 
The United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) and its 37 member organizations, won a prestigious award at the PGA Show. USAGA took home top honors at the International Network of Golf (ING) Industry Honors on Thursday, January 23, winning the ‘Player Development’ category.

The Player Development award goes to the person or persons who have made an extraordinary contribution to the continued growth of golf through the unselfish devotion of time and energies to introducing more people to the game.
“It’s truly an honor for the USAGA to win the ING Honors Award for Player Development,” says EQ Sylvester, Chairman & Founder, USAGA. “This is an amazing accomplishment achieved by our member organizations and coaches across the country. USAGA is truly grateful and inspired to continue its important work.”

Sylvester was also a part of a panel on Adaptive Golf which took place January 22 on the PGA Show Forum Stage. Moderated by Sports Talk Show Host/Golf Correspondent Ann Liguori, Sylvester joined Laura Miller, Program Specialist, PGA Hope; Chris Novak, retired U.S. Marine, Veteran Liaison, PGA of America; Judy Alvarez, LPGA and PGA Master Professional and Adaptive Golf Instructor; and David Windsor, Adaptive Golf Director, Georgia State Golf Association liaison, PGA of America Teaching Professional and Player Development consultant.

Sylvester spoke about USAGA’s mission, making golf accessible, the recovery benefits of the game for people with disabilities and the many clinics and tournaments the USAGA and its member organizations host throughout the country.
“What a great opportunity it was to participate in the Adaptive Golf panel on the PGA Show Forum Stage!” added Sylvester. “The forum was very well attended and it was an excellent platform to share the many ways the USAGA, its member organizations and PGA Hope can support people with disabilities. We connected with many in the audience who shared personal stories. I know we made an impact that morning during the forum and we strive to make positive impacts every day!”

About United States Adaptive Golf Alliance:
Founded in 2014, the USAGA is a national alliance of 37-member adaptive golf organizations with common goals and objectives, promoting and providing resources for athletes with disabilities nationwide. Its member organizations provided adaptive golf to 30,000+ individuals across the country, of which 24% are wounded veterans. USAGA provides competitive pathways in disabled golf – from basic instruction, get out and play, through and including national and international competitions for golfers with disabilities.

​For more information on the U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA), please visit:  www.usaga.org
Follow the USAGA on Twitter: ​@USAGA3
Follow on Instagram:  usadaptivegolfalliance​
Like the USAGA on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/USAGAGolf

​CONTACTS:
​Edmund Q. Sylvester
Chairman, USAGA
eqsylvester@USAGA.org

​Scott G. Schroeder
Executive Director, USAGA
sschroeder@usaga.org
630-570-0115

TEACHING THE GAME

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

Check out this overview from last year's USAGA International! ​

The United States Adaptive Golf Alliance is pleased to announce that the 2019 USAGA International tournament and gross score results can be seen on Golf Genius!

On a web browser, use the following link: www.golfgenius.com/ggid/usaga19
On the Golf Genius mobile app, sign in using the following GGID: USAGA19

​We had a competitive and fun week at Desert Pines Golf Club in Las Vegas!
Special Thanks to the Southern Nevada Golf Association @sngagolf and Brian Hurlburt @lvgolfinsider for the video of the event
CURRENT USAGR - NATIONAL RANKING FOR GOLFERS WITH DISABILTIES
After thirteen events, 1. NAOAGA Championship - Florida, 2. USDGA US Disabled Open, 3. USBGA ISPS Handa US Open, 4. SAGA Championships, 5. Iowa Amputee, and 6. the Ray Rice Memorial 7. MAGA Championship - Michigan 8. EAGA Regional 9. NAGA Nationals - New York, 10. Maine Amputee 11. USBGA Championship and the 12. Midwest Amputee Golf Association 13. USAGA International, the FINAL Overall US Rankings are as follows:
The Rankings by Sports Class are as follows:
ENDORSED!
USAGA is endorsed by over 20 PGA Professionals -  See who has endorsed USAGA by clicking PGA Endorsements

2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Calendar of events from our 38 members is out.  Please feel free to plan on attending one or more of the these events happening in 2020 for golfers with disabilities

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