Bill > SR171

This resolution, passed by the Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, formally recognizes and honors Representative Al Gentry for his significant leadership and contributions to creating and advancing golf associations for golfers with disabilities. The resolution highlights Gentry's personal journey, including a life-altering accident that resulted in the loss of his dominant arm, which led him to discover amputee golf and adopt a "Never Quit" motto. It details his foundational work in establishing the Kentucky Amputee Golf Association, co-founding the North American One-Armed Golfer Association (NAOAGA) and the international Fightmaster Cup competition, and spearheading the creation of the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) to unify organizations for golfers with physical, visual, or intellectual disabilities. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges Gentry's development of the USAGA's Ranking and Competition Standards Manual and the United States Adaptive Golf Rankings, which provide a standardized system for classifying athletes based on their impairments, and notes that his methodology for adjusting scores for course conditions was recognized and integrated into the United States Golf Association's handicap system. Finally, it mentions his induction into the Eastern Amputee Golf Association Hall of Fame, underscoring his impact on making golf more accessible, fair, and competitive for all individuals.