Ashley will be pleased to know she can still undoubtedly enjoy the beloved sport of golf with her friends and family, despite having cerebral palsy. Most people use “cerebral palsy” as a blanket term to describe a loss or impairment of motor function, however, it is crucial to understand cerebral palsy as brain damage resulting from brain injury or abnormal brain development that occurs during the crucial stages of infancy or early childhood development (Ultimate). The term “cerebral palsy” actually refers to any one of a number of neurological disorders that permanently affect body movement and muscle coordination, but does not worsen over time. Not only does cerebral palsy affect body movements such as muscle control, muscle coordination,
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At its most basic level, golf is a sport in which players use various golf clubs to hit a small, round ball into a series of 9 or 18 small, round holes on a course in as few strokes as possible. A major part of golf is the understood etiquette that accompanies the game. There are certain rules of courtesy that all golfers should abide by in order to keep golf the quiet, relaxing game it is commonly known as today. Some common policies include: if someone else is playing from the same tee, wait your turn and do not tee your ball until the other person has played, stand still and do not talk when another player is playing, and be ready to play when it is your turn. The equipment needed for a typical golf game includes: a standard golf ball, variety of golf clubs, tees, golf bag, as well as a golf cart for transportation. Golf is not a strenuous, physically demanding sport, and it is one that can be taken at the player’s own pace. Because of this, the adaptive game of golf does not differ much from the traditional equivalent that is so well known and enjoyed today. Golf is a sport for anyone, regardless of age, gender, physical condition, or physical challenge. It is a great way to build friendships and to exercise, while providing an opportunity for personal challenge and growth (Golfers). Because golf is one of the few sports not played on a standardized playing surface, players of varying abilities can compete evenly against each other. According to the Executive Director of the Eastern Amputee Golf Association, Bob Buck, “golf is about as adaptable a sport as you can get” (Golf). Making small modifications to how golf is learned and played may involve learning an adapted swing technique, modifying the equipment used, or altering the delivery of instruction. Also, numerous devices exist to help make golf more accessible to those with disabilities. The usage of appropriate devices by amputees has been
At its most basic level, golf is a sport in which players use various golf clubs to hit a small, round ball into a series of 9 or 18 small, round holes on a course in as few strokes as possible. A major part of golf is the understood etiquette that accompanies the game. There are certain rules of courtesy that all golfers should abide by in order to keep golf the quiet, relaxing game it is commonly known as today. Some common policies include: if someone else is playing from the same tee, wait your turn and do not tee your ball until the other person has played, stand still and do not talk when another player is playing, and be ready to play when it is your turn. The equipment needed for a typical golf game includes: a standard golf ball, variety of golf clubs, tees, golf bag, as well as a golf cart for transportation. Golf is not a strenuous, physically demanding sport, and it is one that can be taken at the player’s own pace. Because of this, the adaptive game of golf does not differ much from the traditional equivalent that is so well known and enjoyed today. Golf is a sport for anyone, regardless of age, gender, physical condition, or physical challenge. It is a great way to build friendships and to exercise, while providing an opportunity for personal challenge and growth (Golfers). Because golf is one of the few sports not played on a standardized playing surface, players of varying abilities can compete evenly against each other. According to the Executive Director of the Eastern Amputee Golf Association, Bob Buck, “golf is about as adaptable a sport as you can get” (Golf). Making small modifications to how golf is learned and played may involve learning an adapted swing technique, modifying the equipment used, or altering the delivery of instruction. Also, numerous devices exist to help make golf more accessible to those with disabilities. The usage of appropriate devices by amputees has been