About Us
Mission
Promote the game of Golf to those who have an upper extremity disability due to a Physically Challenged condition for the purpose of Competition, Recreation, and Physical & Emotional Rehabilitation.
Brief History of NAOAGA
NAOAGA Founding Members (L-R) Scott Lusk, Alan Gentry, Don Fightmaster, and Bill Frey
Arm Divisions
In accordance with eligibility standards to be considered a disabled athlete recognized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), NAOAGA will classify golfers with disabilities based upon the following definitions:
G5
Assisted
Fullgraf Division
- Golfers have impairments affecting at least one arm
- Two points of intentional contact with the club or with the arm holding the club, from the initiation of the stroke until the ball is struck
- Allows for any intentional aid from an artificial appliance, prosthetic device, or anchoring the club with part of the impaired arm as the second point of contact
- Individuals with limb deficiencies, limited passive range of motion, and reduced muscle power in the arm.
G4
Unassisted
Getchell Division
- Golfers have impairments affecting at least one arm
- Only one intentional point of contact on the club, from the beginning of the movement to the moment the ball is struck, and there should be no intentional contact with the arm holding the club
- Using an artificial appliance, prosthetic device, or anchoring the club with any part of the impaired arm is not permitted as a second point of contact
- Those with limb deficiencies, limited range of motion, and reduced muscle power in the arm. Individuals who play using a mobility cart, walker, or cane for stability while swinging with one arm.
Net
Sanders Division
Parr Division
Coopers Division
Barton Division
Assisted
Fullgraf Division G5
- Golfers have impairments affecting at least one arm
- Two points of intentional contact with the club or with the arm holding the club, from the initiation of the stroke until the ball is struck
- Allows for any intentional aid from an artificial appliance, prosthetic device, or anchoring the club with part of the impaired arm as the second point of contact
- Individuals with limb deficiencies, limited passive range of motion, and reduced muscle power in the arm.
Unassisted
Getchell Division G4
- Golfers have impairments affecting at least one arm
- Only one intentional point of contact on the club, from the beginning of the movement to the moment the ball is struck, and there should be no intentional contact with the arm holding the club
- Using an artificial appliance, prosthetic device, or anchoring the club with any part of the impaired arm is not permitted as a second point of contact
- Those with limb deficiencies, limited range of motion, and reduced muscle power in the arm
- Individuals who play using a mobility cart, walker, or cane for stability while swinging with one arm.
Sanders Division
- Golfers have impairments affecting at least one arm
North America One-Armed Golfer Association (NAOAGA) Board
NAOAGA Programs
The North American One-Armed Golfer Association (NAOAGA) was established in October 2000 to promote golf among individuals with upper extremity disabilities.
AM&C
NAOAGA hosts an Annual Meeting & Championship for its membership each year at a different championship venue in North America. In its first 16 years of existence, events have been successfully staged from:
- Las Vegas to Florida
- New Mexico to Rhode Island
- Chicago to Montreal
- Kentucky to the Jersey Shore
- all the way to Prince Edward Island
NAOAGA hosts a Winter Regional each year typically in January. Join us for a fun filled 2-3 day event in the sunny south!
The Fightmaster Cup
The Fightmaster Cup is a trademarked international competition featuring top players from NAOAGA and the United Kingdom’s Society of One-Armed Golfers.
- This event follows a Ryder Cup-style format and takes place every two years, just before the Ryder Cup.
- The competition began in 2008, with the Americans winning the inaugural Cup and again in 2023, while Europe won in the subsequent years of 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016,2018, 2020.
- The Annual Meeting & Championships serve as the official qualifying events for the Fightmaster Cup.
Junior Program
NAOAGA started our Junior division in 2019 to introduce and grow the game of golf to Juniors with an upper limb impairment. Our Junior program is fully funded by donations received from individuals, family, friends, and businesses who have a love and passion to impact the lives of the Juniors.
NAOAGA offer scholarships for a Junior and a legal guardian to attend our tournaments covering registration and travel expenses. NAOAGA will also assist financially for Juniors to participate in other Adaptive events as well. Juniors qualifying age brackets Senior in Highschool and under. Click and complete the Junior Request for below and we will reach out to you.