Global Sports: Wheelchair Golf And Going For Gold

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Wheelchair Golf And Going For Gold

By Brittney Swanson


Wheelchair golf can present many problems to the uninitiated and it is because of this that so many physically challenged players are taking up this age old sport. It presents a means to regain a sense of self confidence especially after having endured an accident of any type rendering an individual physically challenged. It is advisable to peruse some of the sites and to make inquiries as one will soon find and be amazed how this sport has developed.

For a player who has the use of both hands, arms and legs, developing a swinging action can be frustrating in itself. For a physically challenged player this can present even more of a problem however with new technologies having been developed in this arena of sport, these difficulties are soon overcome. Strap on clubs and carts are designed in such a manner that afford the physically challenged a means to be able to swing freely at the ball.

It is not uncommon to find players with handicaps driving around a course in a battery operated golf cart. These carts are specially designed for those who cannot walk but want to enjoy the challenges of this age old sport. It naturally would be very difficult for someone who cannot stand to hit a ball as a golfer who has the use of both his legs and arms.

Modes of transport to get you from the first hole to the eighteenth hole have been designed to accomplish just that. Not only this, carts have been developed where the player can sit on the motorized vehicle and swing at a ball laying on the turf. For any player that does not have these challenges and has the use of both their legs and arms this would present a problem.

One would surmise should you never have played a game of golf before that this sport is actually being played by many handicapped people. Not only will this, by perusing around websites you soon notice that these people are very well organised. They have taken technology and the use of it to new levels. This is prevalent in the manner in which golf equipment has been modified to suit each individual.

Clubhouses and courses are fully equipped for players such as these. There are many leagues you can participate in. It really means getting started which is easily accomplished by making inquiries at one of the many courses that have been equipped and built for wheelchair golfers.

Clubs and accessories can be bought at the pro shop. You can also have them custom made to suit your disability. For many the word disability has negative connotations and golfers such as these relish the disability itself as each type represent a unique challenge in and of themselves.

Should you never have attempted wheelchair golf it would be advisable to do some investigating first and locate a club nearest your physical location. People who have undergone amputees for whatever reason gravitate to this sport. It affords one the opportunity to socialize and make new friends whilst at the same time presenting a challenge of shooting a good round on one of their many courses located nationwide.




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