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Increasing understanding of golf coaching by exploring the edges

Practical guidance to help coaches, volunteers and golf professionals become better prepared, more confident and more effective when supporting golfers with disabilities.

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EDGA education combines practical coaching experience, research and lived experience. Begin with the area most relevant to the golfer in front of you, then use the guidance to shape an individual approach.

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Key coaching considerations

Each page provides practical considerations, questions to ask, session guidance and supporting examples.

Intellectual

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Coaching golfers with intellectual impairment

Create clear routines, manageable tasks and positive, individualised learning experiences.

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Neurological

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Coaching golfers with cerebral palsy

Shape practice around the golfer’s movement pattern, balance, coordination and energy.

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Coaching golfers with multiple sclerosis

Plan around fatigue, temperature, variable symptoms and changes in capacity.

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Coaching golfers with neurological limb restriction

Understand movement control, sensation, fatigue and the golfer’s individual function.

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Physical and mobility

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Coaching golfers with amputation and limb difference

Explore balance, movement, equipment and an individual playing solution with the golfer.

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Coaching golfers of restricted growth and short stature

Consider equipment, posture, reach and a comfortable, functional set-up.

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Coaching seated golfers

Support stability, positioning, ball access and effective use of mobility devices.

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Sensory

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Coaching blind and visually impaired golfers

Build orientation, communication and guide support around the golfer’s individual needs.

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Coaching deaf golfers

Use visual communication, effective positioning and clear demonstrations to support understanding.

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The EDGA education team can help you identify the most relevant starting point or discuss wider coach education requirements.

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