Q: How was GAIN started?
A> GAIN was developed over a 3+ year period as a National Alliance for Accessible Golf Research and Demonstration Project. The MODEL developed, confirmed that golf can be an effective vehicle for including people with disabilities into the mainstream of their community.

Q: How does GAIN work?
A> GAIN can be implemented within organizations or communities in different ways, depending upon the interests and desired outcomes of the organization.

CAMP GAIN can be implemented on a short term basis (like other typical summer or vacation camps) at any time of the year that an organization would like to “try out” an inclusive golf program. Typically, camp programs run 1 to 2 weeks, but the program can be structured and scheduled to meet the needs of the organization.

GAIN PARTNERS are organizations that want to add an inclusive component to their existing program. These might include weekly sports programs, First Tee or Junior Golf programs or other programs that teach golf and life skills to participants.

GAIN COMMUNITIES are reoccurring year around programs (or seasonal) that provide an ongoing golf and community integration program within a community.

Q: What does it cost to operate a GAIN program?
A> Costs will vary greatly depending upon the type of program selected and the resources that an organization or community has in place to facilitate a program. Available volunteers and staff that can devote time to the program will greatly reduce the actual costs to operate the program. A full year around GAIN Community program could cost up to $50,000 per year. A CAMP or PARTNER program will cost much less, depending upon the number of participants included and the length of the program.

Q: Are grants available to assist us in starting a GAIN program?
A> Yes. The National Alliance for accessible golf can provide financial, technical assistance and training support for an agency to initiate and conduct a GAIN program.

Q: How do I know if we are eligible and/or be considered for a grant?
A> If you are a 501(c)3 or governmental organization you may be eligible for a grant.

Q: What are the expectations of an applicant?
A> The Alliance is interested in supporting organizations that can demonstrate the following:

1. A commitment to accessibility and inclusion
2. A commitment to sustaining the program
3. Ability to create funding streams and in-kind support for the program

Q: What does a GAIN program actually consist of? A> Regardless of the type of GAIN program implemented, a GAIN program includes a series of golf instructional sessions and inclusive activities. Scheduling GAIN programs can be as often as daily or as spread out as bi-weekly, depending upon the organization needs. Individual sessions have ranged from one hour to full day sessions. The Alliance will work with you in developing a schedule of activities.

Q: What if we don’t know if we have the staff qualifications to conduct a GAIN program?
A> Alliance staff will work with you on identifying appropriate staff, volunteers and participants. In addition, Alliance staff is available to provide ongoing technical assistance to your program staff. As part of the grant process, the Alliance will provide a training program (generally 1-2 days) for your staff to insure that they are prepared to conduct the GAIN program.

Q: How do we get started?
A> The best way to start is to have a GAIN Starter Kit sent to you. This CD provides more details on everything from a detailed description of the program philosophy; specific examples of program activities and instruction, site application and funding guidelines. You may also contact Alliance staff for more information and answers to your questions.

What Your Participation Supports

Your participation will support the programs of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, most specifically GAIN (Golf: Accessible and Inclusive Networks). GAIN couples community programs and resources to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to become involved in the game of golf – through learning golf skills and by involving the participants in the life skills and social aspects of the game as well. Your financial support will help to support and enhance community-based GAINTM programs throughout the country.

In 2009, more than 300 people including individuals with disabilities, mentors, volunteers and instructors participated in a GAIN program in their local community. Through support and grants from the Alliance, five sites were funded in the following locations throughout the country including Accessible Golf of Wilmington in Wilmington, NC; the Children’s Course, Home of The First Tee, in Gladstone, OR; the Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation in Salt Lake County, UT; the Ability Center of Greater Toledo in partnership with The First Tee of Lake Erie in Toledo, OH; and the University of Southern Mississippi Access Recreation Camp. The impact of participating in GAIN is significant for the individuals as well as the volunteers involved.

Give A Little and Get A Lot in Return

Whether you have 1 item or 100 to contribute, your participation is an invaluable part of our fundraising efforts. By donating an item or service directly online, you’ll be helping to raise money for our organization, and you’ll receive a mention on our site that can link back to your own web page. Show your support by clicking on the “Donate Items” button to contribute to our catalog.

Your support will benefit the programs of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, most specifically GAIN™ (Golf: Accessible and Inclusive Networks). GAIN™ couples community programs and other resources to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to become involved in the game of golf — not just through lessons on how to hit the ball but by involving the participants in the social aspects of the game as well.

The satisfaction of knowing that you have joined a one-of-a-kind team that will make certain the game of golf is available to more people with disabilities. And it’s easy to participate. Your contribution is tax deductible.

Donate online or mail your tax-deductible contribution (made payable to the National Alliance for Accessible Golf to 1733 King Street; Alexandria, VA 22314).

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* Room to Drive 15-18 acre Golf Practice Ranges 1/1/2 acre Celebration Australian Bermuda Grass Tees & Mat Tees.
* Stadium Lighting for Night Play

* Covered to keep you cool and dry – with Covershots rolling canopies
* Top Quality Range Balls
* Six Target Greens with laser-measured distances
* Short Game area with putting green, chipping green and sand bunkers
* Rental Clubs available
* Club Repair Experts on staff
* PGA Pros on Staff for Golf Lessons
* Pro Shops with Discount Golf Equipment
* Locations convenient to Downtown/East Tampa, East and South County

Family owned and operated with the Pebble Creek Golf Club in New Tampa – now with 18 Holes as low as $22 after 3pm every day.

• *7 or 8 Cages at each location
• Baseball PITCHING MACHINES with SPEEDS from Little League to Major League Speeds (35 to 75mph)
• Softball Pitching Machines – SLOW PITCH and FAST PITCH
• SofTuf Safety Balls
• By the Pitch or By the Hour/Half Hour
• Bats and Helmets available

Located in the East Lake area of north Pinellas County, Wentworth Golf Club is considered one of the more challenging and prestigious 18-Hole Golf Clubs in the area. Wentworth is best known for its brand new Platinum Paspallum greens, naturally rolling terrain with abundant wildlife and intricate layout set amongst million dollar homes in the upscale Wentworth community. The Steve Smyer’s designed par-71 golf course is one of several high-end courses that he designed in the area, including Old Memorial in Tampa, Grand Pines and Isleworth in Orlando, and Southern Dunes in Haines City. Wentworth also has a driving range, practice putting green and short game area.

Ace Golf is family-owned by married couple Bill Place and Su Lee. Place started Ace Golf 18 years ago as Tampa-area Golf Practice Range facilities that included Miniature Golf, Batting Cages, and Golf Pro Shops. In 2005, Ace Golf purchased the Pebble Creek Golf Club, renovated it extensively, returned the club to profitability and nearly doubled the number of members and rounds played there. In addition to Pebble Creek, Ace Golf has Golf Practice Ranges in Brandon and Riverview.

“I’ve been looking for another Golf Course to add to our portfolio for the last two years,” says Place, “and I was very impressed at what great condition Wentworth is in”. “The members here love this course and it shows in how carefully they have taken care of it and its beautiful English-manor style clubhouse.”

Ace Golf has aggressive plans to expand Wentworth’s member base, introduce limited public play, improve the golf course and build its banquet and restaurant business. For the first time ever, anyone may call Wentworth and make a tee time. To the extent that the member base grows and members fill tee times, the rest of the tee sheet will be available to the public. Many area golfers that have not previously been able to play Wentworth are excited atthe prospect of being able to play starting on New Year’s Day.

Golf course improvements will include a widening of some of the fairways, enlarging tees, and establishing new tees for longer and shorter play to accommodate better golfers and junior golfers.

A new English Pub open to the public will be established later this summer in Wentworth’s clubhouse. Ace Golf successfully added a popular neighborhood Irish Pub to its Pebble Creek Golf Club. The Wentworth Pub will expand on the club’s English theme with a classic Pub featuring English Beers and Pub food. Other changes include an expansion of the member dining room for public wedding receptions, banquets and parties. Also, the veranda will be expanded and improved for outdoor dining. The Club will continue to offer exclusive member and golf guest dining facilities while adding the pub that will be open to the public.

To lead the new Wentworth Golf Club, Ace Golf has hired PGA Professional Steve Martin, who previously worked as General Manager of the Cheval Golf and Country Club in Tampa, and as Marketing Director at the Cypress Run Golf Club.

We understand with the many golf stores in Belek that we must have a shop featuring a wide variety of the latest apparel, equipment and gift items at competitive prices. Our golf store in Belek located inside the clubhouse of the MetroWest golf club carries quality golf products from Adidas, Cutter & Buck, Fairway & Greene, Greg Norman Collection, Foot-Joy, Nike, Titleist and Callaway.
Come in and experience our MetroWest golf store in Belek whether you are playing golf or just looking for a gift for the special golfer in your family. Our staff of PGA professionals will make sure you have the right fit and quality you expect from a great golf shop in Belek.
At MetroWest golf club, our Marriott Golf PGA professionals will assist you not only with your golf equipment needs, but also with scheduling future tee time reservations, lessons or various golf clinics. We think you will be impressed with MetroWest not only for the convenient location and easy access, but also the value you will find when you buy golf equipment or play golf with us. If you are local to the area or visiting on business or on vacation, we invite you to give MetroWest golf club and welcome the opportunity to earn your golf business.

At Pebble Creek, you find a course challenging enough for the scratch golfer yet enjoyable for the new to mid-level golfer. We are locally, family-owned and operated, casual yet elegant, friendly and not stuffy. That’s why many golf lovers rate this as the best Golf Course and Golf Club in Tampa Bay.

The Perfect Tampa Bay – Meeting & Party Venue
With over $2 million in renovations and upgrades starting in 2006, Pebble Creek is also a favorite destination for dining, tournaments, weddings and other events. There is a new banquet room and dining veranda (see EVENTS) overlooking the golf course, a completely remodeled clubhouse and meeting room, and a well-appointed discount Pro Shop. So if you are looking for the best meeting venue, wedding or party venue in Tampa Bay area, that is both classy and yet amazingly affordable, all you have to do is call us, and we will take care of everything else.

· New Champion Bermuda Greens on 18 Holes
· New Celebration Australian Bermuda Tees
· All New Sand Bunkers
· Free in-cart GPS with every round
· A New Irish Pub and Family Sports Bar
· New Banquet Room and Dining Veranda
· Completely Updated Clubhouse and Pro Shop
· Same Great Layout, All New Facilities!
· Local, Family Ownership

Not an Belek resident, or need to book more than 7 days out? You may book your tee times by using our normal Book a tee time link.