MTTG MISSION. To expand access to therapeutic recreation through golf, helping Veterans, children, and adults living with disabilities stay active, build confidence, and develop greater independence in their daily lives.
WHY THIS MATTERS
At its core, therapeutic recreation uses leisure to help people grow and regain self-direction, to reclaim a sense of control over their own lives. That idea is central to MTTG. A self-directed mindset helps people stay active, stay connected, and avoid the isolation that can come from relying entirely on other people's schedules or decisions.
Reaching that mindset takes time and sustained mentorship. Marty's own lived experience shapes how he mentors, and through that relationship, participants move from simply attending a clinic to genuinely choosing golf for themselves.
How We Create Impact – Our Programs
MTTG offers community-based therapeutic recreation through structured golf programs designed to help people stay active, build skills, and develop greater independence over time. Our programs meet participants at different stages of recovery and engagement, and provide multiple, welcoming ways to stay involved in a supportive community setting.
Weekly Golf Lesson Clinics
Foundational golf instruction for individuals of all ages living with a disability. Sessions focus on fundamentals, repetition, and individual pacing so participants can build skills in a consistent, supportive environment. For many participants, these clinics become a regular part of their weekly routine.
For: Individuals of all ages living with mobility, sensory, or cognitive impairments, including those with traumatic brain injury, amputees, wheelchair users, and those with neurological conditions.
Active Duty Military Clinics
(in coordination with Eisenhower Army Medical Center)
Conducted in coordination with Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC), these clinics complement ongoing medical rehabilitation by providing goal-oriented activity outside the clinical environment. EAMC therapists support participants while MTTG leads specialized instruction.
For: Active Duty Servicemembers participating in the EAMC Functional Recovery Program (FRP).
Clinical Partnership Golf Clinics
MTTG partners with rehabilitation centers seeking community-based therapeutic recreation not available within their existing services. Clinics are delivered at a golf range or as mobile sessions brought directly to partner facilities. Partner therapists support participants while MTTG leads instruction, extending skill-building and confidence beyond the clinic into community settings.
For: Individuals at MTTG's partner rehabilitation centers referred for community-based therapeutic recreation.
9-Hole On-Course Experiences
MTTG offers optional 9-hole on-course experiences, giving participants the chance to apply skills introduced during clinic sessions on a regulation golf course. These outings let participants experience community recreation on their own terms.
For: Clinic participants ready to apply their skills in a full course setting.
Impact in Practice #1
A Return to Participation After Traumatic Brain Injury
A 19-year-old man began coming to MTTG’s weekly golf clinics after a serious car accident left him with a traumatic brain injury. When he first arrived, he was quiet but wanted to stay active and involved.
Over the next two months, he attended consistently and took part in sessions that emphasized routine and trying activities without pressure to perform or compete.
During this time, he learned that he would need a second brain surgery, which carried significant risk. His mother later shared that having something steady and familiar each week helped him feel more grounded as he prepared for the surgery.
One week after surgery, with medical clearance, he chose to return to the program. Not long after, he began talking openly about his future, including plans for college.
His experience reflects an important part of MTTG’s approach: providing consistent, welcoming opportunities for people to participate, make choices, and become more independent over time.
Why This Mattered:
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Choosing to return and participate after injury and surgery
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Staying active through consistent, structured activity
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Growing confidence and self-direction
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Beginning to think and plan about the future
Impact in Practice #2
Returning to Community Activity After Stroke
An older adult recovering from a stroke came to MTTG looking for a way to become active again. He had played golf only a few times in his life, and the cost of many recreational activities made him feel that his options were limited.
During his first session, the focus was on fundamentals, especially finding a stance that was stable and workable. Once he found one, we stepped back and allowed him to continue exploring the movement on his own. As the session went on, he began talking about changes he noticed in his balance and the way his body was moving.
At the end of that first visit, he decided to return and he wanted to continue working on what he had learned. Over time, regular attendance became part of his routine.
Eventually, he expressed interest in joining MTTG’s 9-hole on-course outings, where he could apply what he had been practicing on the golf course. Marty Turcios played alongside him. Over time, he moved from attending weekly clinics to choosing additional opportunities to play and practice golf on his own.
Why This Mattered:
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Returning to regular physical activity after a stroke
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Growing awareness and confidence in balance and movement
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Increasing comfort with self-directed participation
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Becoming a consistent part of a community-based program
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Moving from rehabilitation into ongoing, self-chosen activity
Our 2025 Impact at a Glance
A snapshot of participation and self-reported outcomes from 2025.
77
Therapeutic Golf Events Hosted
261
Participant Visits to MTTG Programs
110
Active Duty Servicemember Visits (FRP)
98 %
Report Feeling Better After Participating
94 %
Report Feeling More Connected to Others
89 %
Report Feeling More Confident About Staying Active
Based on participant self-reporting collected during calendar year 2025.
2025 Impact Report
Our full 2025 Impact Report provides a detailed overview of MTTG’s programs, reach, and activities over the past year.
The Need We Address
Across the CSRA, more than 1 in 4 of our neighbors, an estimated 214,000, lives with a disability.
Source: CDC, 2022, applied to current Census Bureau population estimates for the region's 18 counties.
35% of people with disabilities who don't currently play golf say they're interested in learning, and 22% who played before their disability have since stopped. (National Center on Accessibility & Clemson University, cited in Robb, 1999).
Even when programs exist, many disabled golfers experience high dropout and limited transition into regular, independent play. (Monforte, Smith & Bennett, International Journal of Golf Science, 2022)
The interest is there, and so is the opportunity. What's often missing is the sustained, personal support that helps someone move from trying golf once to making it part of their life. That is the gap MTTG exists to help fill.