Golf for All: TPC Myrtle Beach Supports Carolina Adaptive Golf

On the surface, February 16 felt like any other beautiful day at TPC Myrtle Beach. Golfers were enjoying one of the area’s premier courses, logging scores and embracing the camaraderie that defines the game.

But that day carried deeper meaning.

TPC Myrtle Beach hosted Carolina Adaptive Golf’s third annual President’s Day Captain’s Choice fundraising tournament — an event that went beyond birdies and bogeys.

Carolina Adaptive Golf (CAG) exists to ensure the game is accessible to individuals with physical, cognitive, and sensory challenges. Through instruction, specialized equipment, and year-round programming, the organization uses golf to enhance quality of life, build self-confidence, and create moments of pure joy.

“At its core, we’re here to help people have access to the game who normally wouldn’t,” said founder Brandon Worley. “Everyone deserves a chance.”

Worley’s mission was shaped more than seven years ago while volunteering with an adaptive program in Georgia. There, he met an 8-year-old girl born without sight and on the autism spectrum who had never held a golf club. After patiently guiding her through setup and swing positions, she made contact — the ball lifted into the air — and her mother, overwhelmed with emotion, exclaimed, “That’s my baby girl!” Within days, the framework for Carolina Adaptive Golf was underway.

CAG expanded into the Myrtle Beach market roughly four years ago, initially through summer camp involvement and local connections. A partnership with TPC Myrtle Beach soon followed, providing a first-class venue for programming and fundraising.

Funds raised in each market are reinvested locally to expand services. The annual TPC Myrtle Beach fundraiser has helped CAG purchase two adaptive golf machines valued at approximately $32,000 each and host clinics at the facility, among other benefits. The machines allow individuals with mobility challenges to stand upright and swing a club — in many cases for the first time in years.

Today, Carolina Adaptive Golf hosts more than 150 events annually, with proceeds supporting instruction, equipment, clinics, and continued access to the game regardless of physical or cognitive limitations.

For more information or to donate, visit ucagnow.org.