A device to allow a person with disabilities to putt a golf ball.
This device allows an athlete in a wheelchair to putt or chip through simple wrist flexion. The putter/chipper should be placed next to the armrest of the wheel chair so the athlete's arm can rest on it. By varying the number of rubber bands used, the ball may be either putted or chipped.
RCRV designer is Lester Haerther, and was requested by GWAEA. The project was begun Oct 15, 2001 and completed Oct 15, 2001.
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Right hand putter frame
Right hand putter club, tensioner and trigger
Left hand putter assembly drawing
Left hand putter frame
Left hand putter club
Left hand putter tensioner and trigger
This information is circulated as a service to interested persons; no liability is accepted by RCRV in relation to its safety or applicability in individual cases or in relation to its installation or adaptation for which appropriate medical, engineering or other professional services ought to be obtained. Permission is hereby give to reproduce this information sheet, drawing, or notes. Please give RCRV and the sponsoring organization credit for any information, drawings or notes that are disseminated. RCRV is a voluntary organization which provides assistance to disabled people utilizing the capabilities of retired technical volunteers, professional engineers, technicians and tradesmen.
©2002 RCRV
©2002 RCRV