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What is Fore Hope? :
Fore Hope is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization that uses golf as
an instrument to help in the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities or an
inactive lifestyle. The Fore Hope team consists of certified recreational
therapists and golf professionals. Individual and corporate giving, grants and
special events support this organization.
Mindy Derr founded Fore Hope in 1989 and today serves as Executive Director.
Her father Guy was the catalyst for the inception of the program. Guy was
diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease and as an option for hope and recovery, the
Fore Hope program was born. Fore Hope has experienced expansive growth from the
beginning. Today, we serve over four hundred participants nationwide and
foresee unrestrained demand for our program.
 The
United States Golf Association has been an ally and supporter in part
throughout our Fore Hope history.
The
Memorial Tournament The Memorial Tournament has continually invested in
Fore Hope’s Mission and Vision over the years.
Veterans
of War Initiative
Fore Hope is purposing a program for those men and women returning form the war
in Iraq and Afghanistan along with those whom have served their country in
other conflicts. Golf has been identified as a powerful tool in the
rehabilitative benefits that can assist in the veteran returning to a more
normal and healthy lifestyle.
Fore Hope & OSU PGM
Fore Hope and The Ohio State University Professional Golf Management Program
have formed an alliance and collaboration regarding program initiatives and the
development of a golf learning and resource center that will benefit the
students, OSU and Fore Hope. Working together, Fore Hope and OSU’s Professional
Golf Management program will offer intern opportunities, programs, education,
and research.
Fore Hope will have a home of permanence and a place for indoor and outdoor
teaching and plan for a few short golf holes. Construction is to begin by fall
of 2008.
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Fore Hope was one of the first organizations created to provide a therapeutic
approach to golf by creating a program for persons of all ages, disabilities
and economic backgrounds, while assisting them with their physical and
emotional development.
The therapeutic values of golf:
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Increased strength and endurance
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Increased range of motion
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Increased tolerance
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Increased balance
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Walking on different surfaces
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Increased grip strength
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Therapeutic recreation
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Independence
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Social skills
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Processing
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Decision making skills
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Calculating
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Direction finding
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Enhance short and long-term memory
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Sequencing
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