News from Senator 

BOB DOLE 
<R -Kansas)					SH 141 Hart Building, Washington, D.C. 20510-1601 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: BRENT BAHLER	Friday, July 10, 1987 (202) 224-6521
 
DOLE SUBMITS RESOLUTION ON USGA GOLF RULE 

Washington, DC -- As a result of the United States Gold Association's (USGA) refusal to permit the use of carts by disabled golfers in its sanction tournaments, Senate Republican Leader Bob Dole (R-KS) today introduced a resolution "expressing the sense of the Senate concerning support for a change in USGA rules".
	
The text of the resolution is as follows:
"Whereas the sport of golf has a rich heritage, and is universally popular because it emphasizes fair play;
"Whereas the game of golf is enjoyed by millions of players with varied skills, including disabled persons;
"Whereas disabled individuals are active and vital participants in all aspects of our society and should be encouraged to compete in the sport of golf;
"Whereas we acknowledge and accept that in order for disabled individuals to be given an equal opportunity to compete accommodations may be necessary;
"Whereas a disabled veteran attempted to play this week in the U.S. Senior Open, a United States Golf Association- sponsored event, but was effectively prevented from doing so for lack of reasonable accommodations;
"Whereas the restriction against disabled individuals is inconsistent with the notion of an "Open" tournament and serves as a form of discrimination;
"Now therefore be it resolved by the Senate, that the United States Golf Association be encouraged to review its rules and procedures and consider non-discriminatory flexibility in the imnposition of such rules to allow qualified disabled individuals to effectively compete in its sanction tournaments."

A vote on the resolution is scheduled for Tuesday. 

-30 ­