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, eight amateur golfers were taking part in a 24-hour golf challenge raising money to purchase one of the machines for a venue in the UK.
“It was incredible to think that the team were playing golf and raising money in Norway while 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.”