HOSTED BY JOHN FAILLA, FOUNDER OF GOLF SUSTAINABILITY
Dave Barton, the executive director of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, shares his journey and insights in making golf more accessible for individuals with disabilities. The National Alliance's mission is to increase the participation of people with disabilities in the game of golf through education, advocacy, and resource development.
Providing actionable steps for improving accessibility on golf courses is Dave Barton, the executive director of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf. Dave’s dedication to promoting accessibility in golf shines through in this conversation, demonstrating the positive impact that can result from proactive efforts in this area.
Dave includes practical information like the ADA checklist for golf course design, and underscores the idea that making golf more accessible benefits not only individuals with disabilities but also golf course operators by attracting a broader range of golfers, including an aging population. He also emphasizes that making golf more accessible doesn't have to be cost-prohibitive and encourages golf course operators to take small, manageable steps.
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