In order to participate in any EDGA badged tournaments, players must be either assessed by an EDGA approved eligibility assessor or able to prove that their disability qualifies. In the latter case, you will usually be reviewed by an Eligibility Assessor at an early event.
There are two types of pass available which depend on the nature and severity of the players disability:
WR4GD Pass
enables players with a significant impairment in the 10 qualifying categories listed to participate in any EDGA badged tournaments including the Premier Series with all results included in the WR4GD World Rankings.
ACCESS Pass
EDGA Access Passis for players with a disability described in the 10 qualifying categories but not severe enough to qualify for the WR4GD pass. You would be able to play in EDGA Access and relevant EDGA Challenge Events. Your results will not be included in the WR4GD World Rankings.
EDGA Conditional Passis for players who have a condition which is accepted as a disability in the country in which they live and play golf in and is not one of the qualifying categories.
We’re here to help
Should you have any doubts or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the EDGA Eligibility Office as detailed here:
EDGA Eligibility Office
Pauluslaan 76
Noordwijk
South Holland 2204 CA
The Netherlands
In order to qualify for an EDGA WR4GD pass with a limb amputation:
Amputees of lower limbs An amputation at Syme level (through ankle) or above on at least one side will qualify.
Amputees of upper limbs An amputation of any part of the upper limb leading to a complete lack of grip on either side, or where a grip cannot be maintained will qualify.
Eligibility Assessment
This usually takes place at an EDGA badged golf event and it's also possible for you
to travel at your own expense to a pre-arranged appointment with anEDGA approved assessor.
Please be aware that if you travel to an EDGA badged golf event and are deemed non-eligible then you may be refused permission to enter the tournament.
Languages
During the development of this module, all listed languages have been converted from English using Google Translate and are stored in separate language files.
EDGA are actively seeking volunteers with a good understanding of English and are fluent in one or more of the languages to help translate each file correctly.
Additional languages can also be added so if you would like to help with translations then please contact us as follows:
EDGA Eligibility Office
Pauluslaan 76, Noordwijk
South Holland 2204 CA
The Netherlands
From recognition of black square, finger counting up until less than 2/60 visual acuity
B3
From 2/60 visual acuity up until less than 6/60 visual acuity
B4
From 6/60 visual acuity up until and including 6/36 visual acuity
Please Note:If your impairment is not covered within the Snellen categories B1 to B4 then please tick the ‘Not Listed’ box (under General). You will also be able to add further information on the actual application form.
Intellectual Impairment
In order to qualify for an EDGA pass (WR4GD or an Access Pass) with an intellectual disability or neurodevelopmental disorders, the applicant must be assessed by VIRTUS, an international agency with expertise in sport and intellectual disability, on behalf of EDGA.
The applicant will be required to apply for an assessment in their country to the VIRTUS membership organisation. Intellectual disability must be evident during the developmental period, which is from conception to 22 years of age (recently updated from 18years).
EDGA WR4GD Pass (Eligible for World Ranking Points)
You will be awarded a WR4GD Pass if you are on the VIRTUS International Master Listby obtaining an “International standard” pass (II1, II2 or II3) through Virtus. Each country has a representative organisation who will oversee the assessment on behalf of Virtus. The eligible categories are described in more detail in the Virtus Guidance Notes
EDGA ACCESS Pass
You are entitled to an EDGA ACCESS Pass if you have a disability in the categories shown in the Virtus Guidance Notesbut you do not reach the criteria needed for the International Standard
EDGA CONDITIONAL ACCESS Pass
You will be eligible if you have an intellectual or neuro-developmental disorder or other similar condition which is accepted as a disability in the country you live and play in, but is not in one of the above categories (eg PTSD, Hyperactive disorder).
NB: The EDGA eligibility assessors are not able to conduct or arrange any visual or psychological tests. It is therefore the responsibility of the applicant to arrange their own tests and to ensure that the results meet the criteria as outlined above.
