Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation’s Wheelchair Sports and Community programs have always been dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage in sports and recreational activities. Recently, they’ve partnered with GAP Adaptive, an organization focused on making golf accessible to everyone, regardless of physical limitations. GAP’s mission is to create an inclusive environment where individuals facing challenges can enjoy the game of golf, and this partnership has been a wonderful way to bring that vision to life.
Jefferson Moss-Magee and GAP Adaptive Partner to Make Golf Accessible to All Players
The most recent collaboration took place at TopGolf King of Prussia, where GAP Adaptive held one of their fully inclusive golf clinics. The event was a chance for members of the Jefferson Moss-Magee community to try out adaptive golf equipment designed to meet a wide range of needs. GAP provided various tools, including adaptive golf carts that allowed individuals to strap in and be raised into a standing position to take their shots. They also offered specialized grips, extended or shortened clubs, and much more, making it possible for people with different levels of disability to participate.
For many, the clinic was a chance to try something new or revisit a sport they thought might be out of reach. With the help of GAP’s equipment and this supportive environment, participants were able to enjoy the game in a way that worked for them. The event emphasized inclusivity and provided a space where physical limitations didn’t get in the way of having fun and learning something new.
Lucas Towers, who sustained a catastrophic injury to his C5 vertebra leaving him with limited use of his arms and hands offered a powerful testimony about the amazing benefits of the GAP program. While he thought he’d never be able to play golf with his brother and dad again, after attending several GAP Adaptive golf outings, Lucas found new possibilities.Â
He recently purchased a Power2Golf club – a swingless golf club that works by using a button to propel the club forward, allowing him to hit the ball without needing to swing. This adaptive technology has made it possible for Lucas to play 18 holes again, and he can now reconnect with his family on the course.
This partnership highlights the importance of adaptive sports programs in breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for people with disabilities. By working together, Jefferson Moss-Magee and GAP Adaptive are helping to ensure that golf, like any other sport, is accessible to everyone who wants to play.Â
GAP has also showcased their equipment at the Jerry Segal Classic and the Adam Taliaferro Foundation and Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Golf Outing. Adam is a former Penn State graduate and football player who, after overcoming a spinal cord injury in a game versus Ohio State in 2000, went on to start his own foundation to support other individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries. The 15th Annual Adam Taliaferro Foundation and Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Golf Outing was held recently on Monday, October 20, at Green Valley Country Club.Â