The European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) invited The Golf Trust to speak at its recent annual conference in Copenhagen about the organisation’s unique expertise in the delivery of golf for disabled people. Charlotte Menai-Davis presented “Inspiring The Future Disabled Golfers” encouraging the audience of golf course architects to consider the needs of disabled golfers at the outset, rather than adapting a venues after the fact.
“Disability shouldn’t have to conform to society, society should conform to disability,” explains Charlotte. “We have a sport that is incredibly beneficial for people with disabilities, all we need is the foresight to make provision for disabled golfers in the design of courses and facilities. We see firsthand the impact that golf has on individuals. Their inclusion in the golf community enriches everyone’s lives.”
During her presentation, Charlotte shared a number case studies where The Golf Trust has delivered golf projects to people with a range of disabilities, including the work that they deliver to wheelchair users using the Paragolfer. At the same time, 8 amateur golfers were taking part in a 24 hour golf challenge raising money to purchase one of the machines for a venue in the United Kingdom.
“It was incredible to think that the team were playing golf and raising money in Norway whilst I was presenting,” concluded Charlotte. “The Golf Trust is making a genuine impact on the industry and I was delighted to be able to share our insight and expertise with such an important audience. I hope that they feel inspired to think differently about their next projects.”
About The Golf Trust
The Golf Trust was set up in 2012 to bring people together through golf. The Golf Trust’s work has brought the benefits of golf to thousands of people and helped to make golf an accessible sport for all. We can harness the power of golf as a driver of social mobility and change. The impact of our work goes beyond what happens on the golf course; Golf has the power to bring together homes, families and communities. We are passionate about using golf to inspire and empower the people we work with to lead happier and healthier lives. Our specialism is adapting the golf activity to suit the needs of the community. Golf is the one of very few sports where four generations of a family can take part together. Charity number 11723134