The Court of Appeals concluded that golf courses are considered places of public accommodation, even during PGA tournaments, and thus subsequently addressed whether the use of a golf cart would alter the nature of the PGA or Nike tour. 


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In a 7-2 decision from the SCOTUS, the court found that Title III of the ADA prohibits the PGA from denying equal access to the course on the basis of his disability as permitting him to use a cart would not fundamentally violate the walking rule.

The Conclusion of PGA V. Martin

PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin, No. 00-24 (532 U.S. Sup. Ct. 2001). https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=10351658463927082423&q=disabilities+and+sports,+funding&hl=en&as_sdt=6,33 

Casey Martin Case Reference 

When presenting the judge with evidence, Martin emphasized that he suffers an immensely larger amount of fatigue and pain than his competitors when walking the course. Martin explained that he is at physical risk of breaking his tibia and/or hemmorhaging with every step he takes and mentions the amount of disrespect it is that they believe giving him a golf cart would put him at a physical and psychological advantage. 

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