Golf

Among Special Olympics sports golf provides one of the greatest opportunities for our athletes to train and compete among and alongside their peers in the community. The public setting of a golf course is a great venue for our athletes to demonstrate the skills and passion for the game. For first time players and those of lower ability, Individual Skills Contests challenge the athlete to achieve competence in the fundamental skills. For athletes who possess the skills four other levels of on course play are designed to stimulate and sustain interest in the game. Currently, over 6,000 athletes participate in 49 US Programs and in 14 nations around the world.

The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association have been instrumental in helping to develop golf in Special Olympics. The PGA has provided financial support through their grants program. Equally important is support from PGA golf professionals who provide a wide range of technical support in developing Special Olympics golf. Tim Wilkins in Ohio, and Nigel Rouse in Colorado are two examples of thousands of professionals who have supported Special Olympics golf since its inception in 1992. The United States Golf Association has provided financial support and guidance in helping to develop Special Olympics. Special Olympics golf is played according to the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club also endorses Special Olympics golf and is helping to support its growth in Europe.

Golf is in the fall sports schedule for Special Olympics Texas with statewide competition at the Fall Classic in October. The following events are sanctioned by Special Olympics Texas and are to be offered at all local, area and chapter competitions. The actual events scheduled and conducted at local, area and chapter competitions will be determined by a minimum number of entries in each event.

Events
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V