PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin
Facts of the Case:
In the court case of PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin, Martin was a golfer who suffered from a circulatory disorder that prevents him from walking properly. Circulatory disorders diminish the flow of blood and oxygen supply throughout your body, so it was difficult for Martin to walk the lengths of a golf course. In order to gain entry into professional golf tours, Martin had to qualify at a competition known as “Q-School.” Competing in the stages of Q-School was not an issue for Martin until the last stage when none of the competitors were permitted to use a golf cart. He was refused the use of a golf cart during the third stage, so he filed a complaint under Title III of the American’s with Disabilities Act (PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin, 2001).
Decisions:
The petitioner of PGA Tour, Inc. believed that the golf tournament was supported by the American’s with Disabilities Act because it was a “private club or establishment” (PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin, 2001). On the other hand, the
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