Golf for Athletes with a Disability

As the Recognised International Federation for Golf for Athletes with a Disability by the International Paralympic Committee, the International Golf Federation (IGF) is committed to the development of Golf for Athletes with a Disability through the guidance of the IGF Golfers with Disabilities Committee. The IGF encourages golf stakeholders to be inclusive and to promote golf for the disabled at every level, with our key areas of responsibility focusing on:

• Promote and encourage participation and accessibility of golf for Golfers with Disabilities (GwD).
• Encourage the international development of golfers with disability.
• Create a pathway for all GwD to sample, take part and compete from club level through to global events.
• Support and encourage National Federations to actively affiliate existing disabled golf organisations and promote the inclusion of golfers with disability into their membership.
• Establish and manage an international eligibility/classification system for golfers with disability.
• Work with the IPC on golf's inclusion in the Paralympic Games programme.

Golf is a sport for everyone and can be played irrespective of age, gender, physical condition, or disability. Players use their own ball, free from the control of others, where the ball is stationary to allow less mobile and impaired players the opportunity to prepare for each shot. The World Golf Handicap System, variable tee markers and different scoring formats facilitate the opportunity for all golfers, regardless of ability, to play together. Golfers assessed as disabled by their respective governments can participate in golf for the disabled. These players can enjoy golf fully; however, to compete in IGF Covered Competitions, players must meet the minimum impairment criteria and have an eligible impairment as listed in the IGF Classification Rules.