Promoting Golf as a Lifetime Physical Activity for Persons with Disabilities

Sandt, Dawn; Flynn, Erin; Turner, Tiffany A.

doi:10.1080/08924562.2014.858994

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“…18 Despite the history of VI golf dating back to 1924, participation rates remain low, 17 indicating there may be participation barriers. 7,14,19,20 This is surprising given the high rates of VI in the elderly population. There are at least 2.2 billion people that have VI or blindness, 21 and because golf is a sport that can be played at any age, the sport could be ideal for these individuals.…”

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Perceived facilitators and barriers to participation in golf for people with vision impairment: a qualitative study

Beukes

Hynes

Hawkes

et al. 2022

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

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Objectives This study aimed to identify facilitators and barriers to participation in vision impaired golf. Design Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 vision impaired golfers, 10 guides, and 5 novices during the British VI Golf Open tournament in August 2021. Results Qualitative content analysis identified the benefits, facilitators, and challenges of playing vision impaired golf. The role of guides and future developments of the sport were furthermore identified. The benefits extend beyond those related to health, including personal development and a sense of purpose for players and of reward for guides. Facilitators were largely organizational and having appropriate support and a guide. The challenges to playing and guiding were practical, financial, and logistical. The need to attract a more diverse range of players, along with a reconsideration of the eligibility criteria, was central to the perceived sustainability of vision impaired golf. Conclusions These results highlight the practical, financial, and logistical challenges contributing to vision impaired golf activity limitations and participation restrictions. Because of the health, personal, and psychosocial benefits, ways of providing practical, financial, and support networks to facilitate engagement in vision impaired golf should be sought. An evidence-based, sport-specific eligibility system was thought to be critical for the future promotion of vision impaired golf.

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“…Despite the history of VI golf dating back to 1924, participation rates remain low, 17 indicating there may be participation barriers 7,14,19,20 . This is surprising given the high rates of VI in the elderly population.…”

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Perceived facilitators and barriers to participation in golf for people with vision impairment: a qualitative study

Beukes

Hynes

Hawkes

et al. 2022

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

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“…Furthermore, studies around exercise and stroke tend to focus on the physical benefits and there are few studies on emotional well-being in stroke patients (Schachten, & Petra, 2015). Despite the potential of golf, participation by disability groups remains low, and out of those who do play there is little transition into regular participation (Kenny, 2015;Piggott, Leslie, & Poller, 2011;Sandt, Flynn, & Turner, 2014).…”

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“…As Brian identified, "the pro has a selection of different items ... they can change one or two or three of the irons, yeah". There are various pieces of equipment to help people with disabilities play golf, from specialized gloves to prosthetic attachments, in addition to teaching resources aimed to help execute a golf swing one way or another, whether from a seated position, or using just one arm to swing (Sandt, Flynn, & Turner, 2014;Stoter et al, 2017;Wood, Henrikson, & Lewis, 2016). This is not, of course, to suggest that all equipment adaptations have a large cost associated with them.…”

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“…This is not, of course, to suggest that all equipment adaptations have a large cost associated with them. Indeed, there were a number of simple things discussed the with Jackie in the focus group including that "yellow balls can be easier to see" and "lighter clubs would be useful", due to coordination and strength limitations which are common post-stroke (Sacco et al, 2006;Sandt, Flynn, & Turner, 2014;Wood, Henrikson, & Lewis, 2016). Furthermore, it is also important to highlight that considering the cost of playing golf does not, necessarily, mean lowering the price of regular membership/green fees for people with disabilities.…”

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‘Getting Back Into the Swing of Things’: A Qualitative Study Into Barriers and Facilitators to Golf Participation for Stroke Survivors

Fry

McMahon²,

Hall

et al. 2017

International Journal of Golf Science

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This paper draws on interviews with four stroke survivors, who participated in a five week 'Get-into-Golf' program and four coaches with experiences of delivering disability golf sessions, to examine the barriers and facilitators to golf participation. Findings indicate a positive response from participants, who referred to the social and physical benefits of the programme that was perceived to promote independence. The results also highlight that considerations in regards to format, equipment, cost, access and overall awareness should be borne in mind for golf programmes amongst people with disabilities. Golf clubs could employ this framework to inform provision in order to facilitate the participation of people with physical limitations. It is argued that opportunities to promote golf as a lifelong physical activity among people with disabilities may be missed in clubs where personnel are unsure of the barriers and facilitators to participation outlined here.

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Paralympic Sport as a Vehicle for Teaching Tolerance Toyoung People

Белоусов

2016

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Promoting Golf as a Lifetime Physical Activity for Persons with Disabilities

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Perceived facilitators and barriers to participation in golf for people with vision impairment: a qualitative study

Perceived facilitators and barriers to participation in golf for people with vision impairment: a qualitative study

‘Getting Back Into the Swing of Things’: A Qualitative Study Into Barriers and Facilitators to Golf Participation for Stroke Survivors

Paralympic Sport as a Vehicle for Teaching Tolerance Toyoung People

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