National Alliance for Accessible Golf

What National Alliance for Accessible Golf does

National Alliance for Accessible Golf (the Alliance) is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit founded in 2001 and incorporated in 2002, headquartered in Jupiter, Florida. Its stated mission is to increase the participation of people with disabilities in the game of golf. The organization functions as a cross-industry convener rather than a direct service operator, channeling grants, education, and advocacy through a network of partner associations, facilities, and instructors.

The Alliance's product portfolio includes the GAIN (Golf Accessibility Inclusion Network), the Alliance Education Hub, Golf Inclusion Monthly newsletter, the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame, a centralized database of adaptive golf programs, Microlearning modules, a recurring grants program, and a Speakers Bureau. Underlying infrastructure is conventional web and content technology — there is no disclosed proprietary technology stack, platform, or AI/ML component. The organization has distributed more than $1,000,000 in grants since 2010 and reports reaching over 75,000 individuals with disabilities.

The business model is donation-funded: services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, and revenue is derived from individual and corporate donations plus grant administration. Operations are run almost entirely by volunteers; the sole paid operational role is the Executive Director position (held by Dave Barton, PGA since 2022). Board representation spans USGA, PGA of America, LPGA, NGCOA, GCSAA, GCBAA, CMAA, ATRA, ASGCA, and NCA, giving the Alliance a structural monopoly on cross-golf-industry adaptive-golf coordination.

Name

National Alliance for Accessible Golf

Legal name

National Alliance for Accessible Golf

Website

https://accessgolf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Alliance for Accessible Golf is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 2001 and based in Jupiter, Florida, that increases participation of people with disabilities in golf through grants, education, advocacy, and a cross-industry network spanning all major U.S. golf associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Golf Accessibility Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Adaptive golf programs
• Disability inclusion advocacy
• Golf accessibility education
• Adaptive sports nonprofit
• Golf industry coalition

Headquarters

HQ city

Jupiter

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The National Alliance is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that relies on donations from individuals and organizations to support its mission of increasing participation of people with disabilities in golf.
2. Grant Administration: The Alliance administers grants funded by the USGA and leading golf associations to support local organizations providing inclusive golf instructional programs for individuals with disabilities. Has distributed over $1 million in grants since 2010.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The National Alliance for Accessible Golf is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that increases participation of people with disabilities in golf by operating education, advocacy, and resource programs for golf facilities, industry professionals, and individuals with disabilities. Its core offerings include the GAIN (Golf Access and Inclusion Network) community, the Alliance Education Hub with on-demand courses, the Adaptive Golf Cars/Programs/Facilities Database, the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame, the Grants Program, Golf Inclusion Monthly newsletter, Speakers Bureau, WR4GD Pass, and Accessible Golf Facility Certificate program.

Product overview

The National Alliance for Accessible Golf operates as a unified platform with multiple interconnected products and programs focused on increasing participation of people with disabilities in golf. The core offerings include the GAIN networking community, the Alliance Education Hub (delivered via Reach360 LMS), Golf Inclusion Monthly newsletter, the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame recognition program, and a searchable database for adaptive golf cars, programs, and facilities. Additional services include microlearning lessons, a grants program (over $1M distributed since 2010), and a speakers bureau. These products work together to provide education, advocacy, resources, and community connection for the adaptive golf ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GAIN - Golf Access and Inclusion Network®: Free networking forum to foster better access to adaptive golf experts, resources, and community for golfers with disabilities
• Golf Inclusion Monthly®
• Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame
• Alliance Education Hub
• Adaptive Golf Cars, Programs, and Facilities Database

Products and services

• GAIN (Golf Access and Inclusion Network) A free online networking community that brings together golfers, golf facilities, allied golf associations, and people with disabilities and their families to expand access to golf.
• Alliance Education Hub An online learning platform providing more than 90 on-demand courses on accessible and adaptive golf, with offerings approved by PGA and LPGA for continuing education.
• Adaptive Golf Cars, Programs, and Facilities Database A searchable online database that helps individuals with disabilities, families, and golf professionals locate adaptive golf cars, programs, and facilities across the United States.
• Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame An authenticated hall of fame that recognizes individuals and organizations making significant contributions to the game of golf for people with disabilities.
• Grants Program A grant program that distributes funds to support programs and facilities making golf accessible to people with disabilities.
• Golf Inclusion Monthly Newsletter A monthly email newsletter providing the Alliance's community with updates on accessible golf news, programs, and resources.
• Speakers Bureau A Speakers Bureau of industry experts, adaptive golf professionals, and Hall of Fame members available to present at golf industry and community events.
• WR4GD Pass A free pass designed to help individuals with disabilities access and experience adaptive golf at participating facilities.
• Microlearning Courses Short-form, bite-sized adaptive golf courses offered as part of the Alliance Education Hub to make learning accessible and convenient.
• Accessible Golf Facility Certificate Program A certificate program recognizing golf facilities and clubs that meet standards for accessibility and inclusive programming for golfers with disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1M in grants distributed to adaptive golf programs since 2010
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kafka GraniteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2024Partnership on Access and Inclusion in the Game of Golf announced via Golf Wire press release.
• I Got This FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2023National Alliance supported the I Got This Foundation to launch an Instructor Academy for adaptive golf instruction.
• PGA TOUR SuperstorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding Partner of the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame. Provides training for adaptive fitters across the country.
• American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelection Committee member for the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame. Represents therapeutic recreation professionals in the adaptive golf space.
• EDGAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelection Committee member for the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame. International golf for disabled organization.
• Els for AutismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelection Committee member for the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame.
• First TeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelection Committee member for the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame.
• International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelection Committee member for the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame. Partner in delivering education through IAGA Conference sessions.
• International Blind Golf Association (IBGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelection Committee member for the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame.
• Japanese Disabled Golf Association (JDGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelection Committee member for the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame.
• Scottish Rite for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelection Committee member for the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame. Provides therapeutic recreation expertise.
• Special Olympics North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelection Committee member for the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame.
• US Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelection Committee member for the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame.
• US Blind Golf Association (USBGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelection Committee member for the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame.
• US Deaf Golf AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelection Committee member for the Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame.
• Kafka GraniteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvertiser on the Alliance website, supporting accessible golf initiatives.
• Pin Flags and MoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvertising partner providing access flags for adaptive golf programs.
• USGA (United States Golf Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funder of Alliance grants program. Board representation from USGA on the Alliance Board of Directors.
• PGA of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard representation on Alliance Board. Co-develops adaptive golf education and training programs.
• LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard representation on Alliance Board. Partnership on accessible golf education and training.
• NGCOA (National Golf Course Owners Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard representation on Alliance Board. Partnership on golf accessibility initiatives.
• GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Association of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard representation on Alliance Board. Partnership on golf facility accessibility.
• GCBAA (Golf Course Builders Association of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard representation on Alliance Board.
• ASGCA (American Society of Golf Course Architects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard representation on Alliance Board. Expertise in golf course accessibility design.
• CMAA (Club Management Association of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard representation on Alliance Board. Partnership on club accessibility initiatives.
• National Club AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard representation on Alliance Board.
• World Golf FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreviously housed Alliance headquarters (2014-2022). Collaborative partner in golf accessibility initiatives.
• National Center on Accessibility (Indiana University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal host of Alliance headquarters (2001-2006). Co-founded the National Forums on Accessible Golf with Clemson University.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Center on Accessibility (Indiana University): Academic-based accessibility organization that originally housed the Alliance (2001-2006). Comparable as an accessibility-knowledge institution relevant to the Alliance's ADA compliance and adaptive programming work.
• American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA): Professional association for therapeutic recreation specialists and Alliance board/Hall of Fame partner. Comparable as a professional membership organization intersecting with adaptive golf through clinical use.

Direct peers

• First Tee: National youth golf development nonprofit and Alliance board representation partner. Highly comparable as a mission-driven golf nonprofit that drives participation through education, programs, and partnerships.
• PGA Foundation: Charitable arm of the PGA of America focused on growing the game and inclusion. Comparable as a golf nonprofit with overlapping mission and shared board representation.
• US Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA): Direct adaptive golf peer in the US with overlapping stakeholders and Hall of Fame Selection Committee membership. Both organizations serve the same constituency of golfers with disabilities.
• World Golf Foundation: Strategic golf industry nonprofit that previously housed the Alliance (2014-2022). Comparable as a sector-wide golf nonprofit with overlapping mission around growing the game.
• EDGA (formerly European Disabled Golf Association): International body promoting golf for disabled athletes and Alliance Hall of Fame Selection Committee member. Direct peer as the international analogue to the National Alliance's adaptive golf mission.
• LPGA Foundation: Charitable arm of the LPGA promoting inclusion in golf. Comparable as a golf nonprofit partnering with the Alliance and overlapping in audience and education programming.

Emerging players

• I Got This Foundation: Adaptive golf nonprofit that launched an Instructor Academy with National Alliance support. Direct competitor in programming for golfers with disabilities, but smaller and more focused on instruction.

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics North America: Large established nonprofit providing year-round sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Comparable as a broader disability sports incubator that also touches adaptive golf programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AccessGolf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7MuYqUcy43O69hemko9F9A
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/National-Alliance-for-Accessible-Golf/100467843338929
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-alliance-for-accessible-golf

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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