Golf
Special
Olympics Wisconsin Golf General Rules (from 2007-2008 Competition Guide)
International
Golf General Rules (from Special Olympics Inc. Winter Sports Rules)
Special
Olympics Inc. Golf Coaching Guide
Special Olympics Golf is a lifetime sport that is great for athletes of any age and offers the unique opportunity for families to play and enjoy a sport together. Over 6,000 athletes participate in 49 US Programs and in 14 nations around the globe. Special Olympics offers competition for all ages and ability levels.
EVENTS
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Level II -
Alternate Shot Team Play This level is designed to give the golfer an opportunity for transition from skill to individual play with the guidance of a partner who is not cognitively disabled. This level does not function in the traditional Unified Sports model because teammates do not have similar ability levels.
- Level III -
Nine Hole Individual Play This level is designed to meet the needs of golfers who want to train and compete in a regulation golf tournament. The player is capable of playing independently in a stroke play competition.
- Level IV -
Eighteen Hole Individual Play This level is designed to meet the needs of golfers who want to train and compete in a regulation golf tournament. The player is capable of playing independently in a stroke play competition.
Outdoor Sports Season
State Competition each August in Eau Claire