Golf program

Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute offers a golf league and annual golf tournament, making it possible for people who have had polio, amputations, arthritis, strokes, spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to enjoy golf with family and friends.

Participants can try a variety of adapted equipment, receive individualized golf-swing instruction and lessons from a golf pro.

The golf program is offered through Abbott Northwestern Hospital and has the following services:

• league play
• adaptive equipment
• golf instruction
• annual tournament

The golf program would like to thank the Marvin and Elayne Wolfenson Fund for Golfers with Disabilities and the Toro Corporation.

Costs

Golfers are responsible to pay the course greens fee each week. Fees include cart and range balls.

Green fees are $12 at Braemar Golf Course and $15 at Island Lake. There is a registration fee for the league and tournament.

A scholarship may be available upon request.

Location

Monday afternoon league -
May 2 to August 29, 2011

Braemar Golf Course's Executive 9
6364 John Harris Drive
Edina, MN
952-826-6799

Tee times are available from 2 to 6 p.m.
2011 Braemar registration form

Thursday afternoon league -
May 5 to August 25, 2011

Island Lake Golf and Training Facility
1000 Red Fox Road
Shoreview, MN
651-787-0383

Tee times are available from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
2011 Island Lake registration form

Golf tournament for individuals with physical disabilities

Since 1983, Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute has sponsored an annual golf tournament for individuals with disabilities.

The tournament is held in August at the Braemar Golf Course in Edina, Minnesota.

Competitors can play on the regulation 18-hole or executive 9-hole course. Competition is based upon golf handicaps.

For more information about the golf program or tournament, call 612-863-5712 or contact Paige Safranski, or Susan Hagel.