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Project GAIN (Golf: Accessible and Inclusive Networks) is a national research and development project funded by the United States Golf Association Foundation, the PGA of America Foundation, and the PGA TOUR. The project is designed to be a comprehensive community based program, using the game of golf as the primary medium, to maximize opportunities for inclusion into the fabric of the local community by people with disabilities.

Learn to play golf!

  • Have you always wanted to play golf but felt you couldn't because of a disability?
  • Do you want to improve your game?
  • Do you want to learn to play golf?
  • Want to meet new people?

Project GAIN Lesson Series, March-September, 2005

Sign Up Now...our 2004 lessons were sold out!

(Click here for more info)

This program is designed to educate you about the game of golf and promote inclusion in the Utah area. Bring a friend, family member, or caregiver to be a mentor! Register to participate in the spring, summer, and fall sessions right away!

2005 Programs (Click on the following sites to learn more)

 

ZEVEX Golf Tournament, June 6th & 7th--Thanksgiving Point

Utah State Short Game Championship, May-September

Johnny Miller Golf Academy Challenge Camp, August

Supporting Organizations

The National Alliance for Accessible Golf

 

United States Golf Association Foundation

 

PGA of America Foundation

 

LPGA

 

 

U of U Hospitals and Clinics Orthopedic Center

 

Neuroworx

 

                           

Sponsorship
Project GAIN is a project of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf (ALLIANCE). The Alliance is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization incorporated in the State of Indiana. The Alliance is composed of many major national golf governing and related organizations, along with several recreation and rehabilitation related organizations, universities and individuals involved in and/or interested in making the game of golf accessible to people with disabilities.

For more information about the Project GAIN program contact us at (801) 581-8754 or       e-mail the following Project GAIN staff.

Richard Robinson, PGA
Project GAIN, Executive Director
Office: ANNEX 1070
E-mail: richard.robinson@health.utah.edu
David M. Compton, Ed.D., MPH, FALS
Professor & Coordinator, Sports Management Program
Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

College of Health

Office: ANNEX 1085
E-mail: david.compton@health.utah.edu