MESA, Ariz. – Longbow Golf Club recently hosted their inaugural First Swing Seminar. Twenty two attendees consisted of local PGA/LPGA professionals, physical therapists and other individuals who work with mobility impaired individuals.
“The seminar is a natural next step to achieve our goal of making Longbow Golf Club as friendly as possible to golfers with limited mobility,” said Jay Larscheid, General Manager of Longbow Golf Club. “The instructors went away with the tools needed to make that best of each lesson. I think it was an eye-opening experience for all involved.”
Don Bigler, President of the Western Amputee Golf Association www.wagagolf.org, spoke for the first 90 minutes on the challenges amputees face in trying to play from golf equipment, course set up, etc. He also was very helpful on the instruction side with tips on ways to work around physical impairments. The last 90 minutes was used on the range where attendees were encouraged to hit shots from the SoloRiders as well as hitting shots using just one arm, or standing on one leg. A representative from Ping was there with some examples of clubs they have built for different individuals.
In April of 2008, Longbow Golf Club added two SoloRider golf cars to its fleet allowing golfers with limited mobility to more easily play the game of golf. With the SoloRider, golfers are able to drive on sensitive areas such as tees and greens without damaging the turf. The SoloRider’s seat swivels to 350 degrees allowing golfers to easily exit and enter the golf car. Plus, golfers are able to swivel the seat to the rear, and make a golf swing from the seated position. Those who wish to use the SoloRider can simply reserve it when making their golf reservation at Longbow Golf Club.
To reserve a SoloRider at Longbow Golf Club, visit www.longbowgolfclub.com or call 480.807.5400.
Longbow Business Park and Golf Club is a 330-acre, mixed-use development, being developed by Daedalus Real Estate Advisors, that incorporates office, light industrial, retail and hotel uses surrounded by desert vegetation and a main street transportation design and features the award-winning Longbow Golf Club. Daedalus is a Phoenix-based commercial real estate services company that provides investment, development and communications consulting to corporate real estate clients. To learn more about Longbow Golf Club or to book a tee time call 480.807.5400 or visit www.longbowgolf.com.
Longbow Golf Club is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management, a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports currently manages 31 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information about OB Sports Golf Management visit www.obsports.com or call 480.948.1300.
Contact:
Jay Larscheid
(480) 807-5400
