AGS Mission
Adaptive Golf Solution is dedicated to advancing adaptive golf in the United States through coach education, player development, and tailored program design.
Through education, coach and volunteer training, and on-course instruction, we support organizations in creating environments where every golfer can discover what they can achieve.
Meet Steve Patterson, PGA
About Steve
With over 30 years as a PGA Professional, Steve is a committed leader in adaptive golf. As Founder of Adaptive Golf Solutions and EDGA Coach Education Team Lead – USA, he works to bridge international standards with , empowering individuals with disabilities through the game of golf.
Professional Highlights
- EDGA Coach Education Team Lead – USA
- First EDGA Certified Coach in the United States
- PGA Certified Professional – Instruction
- Colorado PGA Teacher of the Year
- Golf Digest Best Teacher in Colorado
- Titleist Performance Institute Certification
- Bill Strausbaugh Award (Mentorship) – Illinois PGA
- Junior Golf Leader Award – Illinois PGA
- Board of Directors – Colorado PGA
What is EDGA?
EDGA is the global leader in adaptive golf coach education and player development. A non-profit organization, EDGA works alongside national golf federations, PGAs, and leading sports bodies worldwide—including the IGF, USGA, and The R&A—to define the standards of how golf is taught and played by individuals with disabilities.
A Global Authority
Our Connection
From establishing the international classification system for golfers with disability to advising major championships on accessibility, EDGA’s expertise ensures that adaptive golf is recognized as a competitive and inclusive sport on every continent.
Through Steve Patterson’s leadership as EDGA Coach Education Team Lead, Adaptive Golf Solution brings these internationally recognized best practices directly to the United States, providing a proven framework for organizations and players to succeed.
Adaptive Golf Solutions would not exist without the inspiration, mentorship, and friendship of Mark Taylor.
Through his leadership with EDGA, Mark introduced me to a new way of thinking about coaching—one that focuses on each individual's abilities and the belief that golf can be accessible to everyone. His guidance has profoundly influenced my approach to teaching and program development.
As the first EDGA-certified coach in the United States, I am honored to advance the principles Mark has dedicated his career to sharing around the world. I am deeply grateful for his encouragement, his trust, and his commitment to growing the game.