Essay On Casey Martin Vs Pg Tour

PGA Tour vs. Casey Martin Golf being a sport that requires a person to walk long distances, therefore who would have imagine that Casey Martin with a walking disability would participate in the PGA Tour. Furthermore, Casey Martin was a professional golfer suffering from Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome would sue the PGA for neglecting his right to ride a golf cart (Taylor, 2012). However, there were many issues before the court that influence the court outcome. Therefore, this paper will discuss the court proceeding and its decision regarding the resolution of the case. Moreover, a more in-depth view of the court decision will be provided by analyzing the facts that were provided by both sides. Even-though, Casey Martin is a person with a

Moreover, he suffered from a syndrome called Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber (Taylor, 2012). This syndrome causes obstruction of the circulation of his leg; which impedes him from proper walking (Taylor, 2012). However, Casey Martin was passionate about competing in the PGA Tour and the Nike Tour events that he requested a golf cart to provide support with his disability (Sandel, 2007). The PGA had some issues about Casey Martin request they were afraid on providing an advantage to him and a disadvantage on the other players. Foremost, the PGA argued that golf was a competitive sport, in which fatigue was a major factor in the player’s performance (Sandel, 2007). They would mention that fatigue influence the concentration of the player. Therefore, the players without concentration they would have poor shot selection, poor shot-making, stress, and at the end even further loss of concentration (Sandel, 2007). Furthermore, those would be argument that would support the decision of the PGA about neglecting the use of a golf cart for Casey Martin. Even-though of all the facts the PGA was providing as to why the use of golf cart was denied, Casey Martin would sue the

Furthermore, the PGA would fight for not altering the nature of the game and providing a fair competition. On the other hand, Casey Martin was fighting for his right of fair treatment in regards being provided with the accommodations as being a disable player. Moreover, as explained above the PGA would argue that fatigue would be influence if Casey uses the car and for that it would be unfair for the other players that had to walk. In contrast, Casey would argue that as being a disable, he would fatigue more and be unable to perform adequately. However, is this author opinion to agree on the court decision, because as Casey Martin being disable he is protected by the American Disability Act (Sandel, 2007). In addition, this writer also agrees, because as the judge said that Casey fatigue was greater than other competitors and that due to that the nature of the game wouldn’t be alter