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Originally Posted by BrianL99
No, it's not "snarky", it's common sense.
Do we allow Softball players to use scooters, when they're too old to run the bases?
Do we allow Pickleball players to use powered rackets?
Do we lower the Basketball rims to 6', 'cause old folks can't jump?
At some point, age catches up with everyone and we physically can't do what we'd like to do.
It's inevitable and the price we pay, to remain on the right side of the grass (no pun intended).
& The Villages is doing just fine. There are plenty of options nearby, when you're "too" senior and need assistance.
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It scarcely needs to be pointed out that those supposedly incapable folks playing golf pay the same amenity fees as everyone else.
I would add also that golf is unique in that it can be played by folks with disabilities at all stages of life, including those related to aging. Adaptive golfers dot org. states the following:
"Adaptive Golfers empowers individuals with cognitive, physical, sensory, health and age-related challenges, to use the game of golf as a tool to improve the quality of their lives, mind, body and soul.
We provide pathways to Adaptive Therapy - Leisure Game - Adaptive Sports, even a World Ranking for Golfers with disabilities. Golf is for all DIFFERENT (not dis) ABILITIES. Come on let’s #MakeGOLFyourthing. "
I have seen groups of blind golfers out on the execs, as well as paraplegics, and various other folks with various disabilities. To see them enjoying the game is an uplifting experience. I would encourage those interested in finding out more, to Google "adaptive aids for golfers". the aids and assistive devices out there for golfers is nothing short of overwhelming.
There are always exceptions, but for myself the overall attitude of inclusiveness that overwhelmingly seems to be the mindset of Villagers is one of the primary things that attracted me to TV in the first place. "There, but for the grace of God, go I" and all that. I hope I never reach the point in my life where I see those folks more heavily impacted by advancing age than I am, as impediments.