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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
I'm reminded of the golfer who was able to get to ride in a cart due to disability. Golfers claim that walking the distance is part of the game during the competition. I don't recall the case particulars, but it was professional golfers.
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Casey Martin was the golfer in question - he has a degenerative neuro-muscular disease that is is getting progressively worse.
I supported Martin's case - he was (and is) getting weaker and weaker, and quite frankly, even with the cart, he gets physically tired more quickly than able bodied golfers, and the walking aspect isn't really that integral to golf. The USGA weakened its own argument in that instance as they fully sanction carts on the Seniors Tour, for various amateur events, for Skins games, and they are even used, during play-offs, on the regular PGA tour at times.