Details

Organization:	Challenge Golf Program
Contact:	Ron Tristano
Address:	Edwin Shaw Hospital Main Campus
	1621 Flickinger Road
	Akron
	Ohio
	44312-4495
	USA
Phone:	330-784-5400
URL:	http://www.edwinshaw.com/esservices/challengegolf.asp

Description

• The Challenge Golf Course and Driving Range was the first golf facility built in the nation for individuals with disabilities. Located on the Hospital's main campus, the course has wheelchair-accessible paths, handrails on the tees and slopes with inclines of 8% or less.

  The Challenge Golf program at Edwin Shaw Hospital has been recognized nationally and internationally as a model for therapeutic recreation programs. Classes taught by a PGA professional help physically challenged golfers (beginning and experienced) adapt after an illness or injury.