MTTG · Updated January 2026
2025 Impact Report
2025 Impact at a Glance
Participation & Self-Reported Progress
Outcomes are based on post-session verbal surveys collected from 104 unique participants during calendar year 2025, recorded using a standardized yes/no checklist.
Participation & Support
What Participants Report
Program Delivery Model
77 Events in 2025
Weekly Clinics → On-Course Experiences → Ongoing Participation. All programs were offered at no cost to reduce financial barriers to participation.
Weekly Golf Lesson Clinics
Foundational instruction for individuals of all ages with mobility, sensory, or cognitive impairments, including traumatic brain injury. Clinics emphasized repetition, pacing, and individual adaptation.
Active Duty Military Clinics
Delivered in coordination with Eisenhower Army Medical Center for Active Duty Servicemembers participating in Functional Recovery Programs (FRP).
9-Hole On-Course Experiences
Optional on-course sessions that let participants apply skills in a real-world setting, using adaptive equipment as needed - emphasizing confidence, independence, and continuity beyond the clinic environment.
Annual Adaptive Golf Tournament
A community-based event bringing together athletes living with disabilities from across the CSRA for a structured, supportive, and competitive experience.
From the Founder
A Letter from Marty
When I started Marty Turcios Therapeutic Golf, my goal was to give people with disabilities and people recovering from injury or illness an opportunity to learn and play golf. I also wanted participants who enjoyed the game to have a place where they could continue practicing and improving.
The way we teach has stayed centered on the individual. We start with what each person can do, adjust the instruction when needed, and give them time to work on the game at their own pace.
In 2025, MTTG conducted 77 clinics and on-course outings. We also worked with new participants, including Active Duty Service Members who came to the program through our healthcare partnerships.
For me, the important part is not simply how many clinics we conduct. I pay attention to what participants begin doing for themselves over time. Some become more comfortable practicing on their own. Others are ready to take what they have learned in a clinic onto the golf course.
Over the years, I have also seen participants return after surgery or other setbacks. Some had not been active in recreation for a long time before coming to MTTG. Golf gave them something they could practice, plan for, and continue outside the clinic.
This year marks 15 years since MTTG was founded. I am grateful to the assistant instructors, volunteers, partner organizations, and participants who have been part of that work.
I also appreciate the healthcare and rehabilitation professionals who refer participants to MTTG and support their involvement in the program.
Thank you for taking the time to read this report and learn more about MTTG.
Marty Turcios, MS
Founder & Executive Director
Marty Turcios Therapeutic Golf
The Need We Address
Adaptive Golf and the Mobility Gap
Across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), approximately 1 in 7 residents (134,558 people) lives with a disability1, including individuals recovering from injury, managing chronic conditions, or adapting to changes in mobility or cognition. 40% of adults with disabilities report no regular aerobic physical activity, often due to a lack of accessible programs - yet 35% of people with disabilities who do not currently play golf report being interested in learning. That is the gap MTTG exists to help fill.
1. Source: U.S. Census Bureau data as of 2024.
Serving Those Who Serve
16 Dedicated Military Clinic Days
Throughout 2025, MTTG partnered with Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC) to deliver therapeutic golf clinics for Active Duty Servicemembers participating in Functional Recovery Programs (FRP) in Georgia and South Carolina. EAMC therapists support participants during sessions, while MTTG leads instruction - practicing movement, balance, and engagement in a setting that emphasizes participation, confidence, and continuity rather than performance.
"I've been thinking that I need to have hobbies again."
— Servicemember
"This makes me feel like I'm back on my feet, my old self."
— Servicemember
Marty Turcios with the Functional Recovery Program therapist staff at Eisenhower Army Medical Center.
Looking Ahead
2026 Program Delivery Goals
Extend Access Through Mobile and On-Site Clinics
Expanding clinical partnerships delivered at the range, and piloting mobile/on-site clinics directly at partner facilities - beginning with rehabilitation centers, then assisted living communities and step-down care facilities - to reach people not yet able to access community-based programs.
Increase 9-Hole On-Course Experiences
Building on 2025's 10 on-course experiences, with more planned for 2026 so participants can use what they learn in clinics in a real-world setting and build confidence beyond the range.
Expand the MTTG Adaptive Golf Tournament
Hosting an expanded adaptive golf tournament for about 25 athletes from across the CSRA - not a fundraiser, but a meaningful, cost-free experience centered on participation and community.
MTTG Board and Staff Leadership
Marty Turcios
Executive Director
Melody Lacy
Secretary / Treasurer
Kandra Seng
Board Advisor, Clinical Partnerships
Sara Hillyard
Board Advisor, Community Outreach
Dan Ruder
Vice Chair, Chief Strategy Officer
In Appreciation
Celebrating Outstanding Volunteer Service
In 2025, Marty Turcios recognized Ricky Smith for his consistent and invaluable volunteer service by presenting him with the MTTG Outstanding Volunteer Award during the annual adaptive golf tournament. From serving as a trained assistant instructor to preparing for lesson clinics to transporting adaptive equipment, Ricky provided consistent, hands-on support throughout the year.
"Marty and his program have changed my life, and I see that same joy in everyone here. Standing with this community, I've found strengths I thought I had lost. I am deeply moved, and it's an honor to support Marty's commitment and to be part of this program."
— Ricky Smith, 2025 MTTG Outstanding Volunteer
Our 2025 Mission-Aligned Partners
Organizations We Worked With
Eisenhower Army Medical Center works with MTTG through its Functional Recovery Program (FRP). FRP staff coordinate participation for Active Duty Service Members who use golf as part of their return to recreation outside the clinical setting.
The United States Golf Association supports adaptive golf at the national level in ways that benefit MTTG and its participants. USGA-supported competitions provide opportunities for adaptive golfers to compete at a higher level, while USGA-backed funding has helped make grants available to organizations working in adaptive golf.
MTTG maintains a working relationship with the Georgia State Golf Association through mutual support of each other's adaptive golf clinics and through professional collaboration at the state level. The relationship helps expand golf opportunities for people living with disabilities and connects MTTG with adaptive golf resources and opportunities across Georgia.
Augusta University graduate students in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy take part in MTTG programs as part of their education. Working alongside participants gives students direct experience with therapeutic recreation and adaptive golf outside the classroom.
Marty Turcios Therapeutic Golf is a recognized program and participates in the National Alliance for Accessible Golf's national network. The Alliance provides education, resources, and connections with others working in adaptive golf across the country. MTTG has previously received grant funding through the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, supported by USGA funding.
Wedges & Woods Golf Center
Wedges & Woods Golf Center was MTTG's community partner venue in 2025, providing consistent access and support for year-round therapeutic golf clinics serving the CSRA.
Our Supporters
Community & Philanthropic Support
- The Community Foundation for the CSRA — served as the administrative partner for a donor-advised gift from a private group supporting local charitable organizations.
- The Forest Hills Golf Association — a member-led group that supports local charities and does not operate as a formal organizational entity.
Program & In-Kind Support
- Wedges and Woods Golf Center
- Signarama, Augusta, GA
- Edwin Watts Golf, Martinez, GA
Support acknowledged for calendar year 2025.
In Their Own Words
What Participants Say
I'm not a golfer, but this helps me stay active during my recovery. These clinics are safe, fun, and easy to do.
— MTTG Participant (2025)
Marty Turcios Therapeutic Golf has been life changing for me. Marty has a true gift for teaching the golf swing to anyone. He genuinely cares, and the fellowship and enjoyment during sessions makes you want to come back again - to learn, laugh, and support each other.
— Rob Strob, U.S. Army Veteran, MTTG Participant (2025)
When you come to the clinics, you learn new skills and have fun at the same time. Marty does a wonderful job with one-on-one coaching and helps everyone see real progress. I'm deeply grateful for Marty's help. He challenges me as a golfer and gives me something to look forward to every week.
— Julie Shade, Adaptive Golfer, MTTG Participant (2025)
How Support Expands Access
$100 ≈ One Therapeutic Golf Clinic
This reflects direct program delivery expenses based on 2025 operations and 5 participant visits per clinic.
2025 Delivery
- 77 clinics delivered
- 371 participant visits
- All programs offered at no cost
Direct Program Delivery
≈ $100 per clinic
Full Organizational Sustainability
≈ $170 per clinic
Because MTTG's delivery infrastructure is already in place, approximately $100 in additional program funding enables one additional therapeutic golf clinic session serving multiple participants in the community.
Strengthening What Works
Help Sustain and Grow These Programs in 2026
MTTG delivered 371 participant visits in 2025 at no cost to participants. We know what works - the pace at which we can sustain and expand these programs depends on the support available to do it well.
DonateMarty Turcios Therapeutic Golf is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 27-1356026. Read the original designed PDF report.