Back in 1999, when golfer Casey Martin qualified for the PGA Tour, he faced a dilemma. He was a fine golfer, yes. But he had a disability - the Klippel Trenaunay Weber syndrome that had damaged his right leg and precluded him from walking 18 holes of golf. He needed a cart. The PGA Tour wasn’t too happy with this. Their rules clearly state that golfers must walk the course. No carts. No exceptions. So Martin sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act—and won. And the PGA Tour took a PR bath. Well it looks like the LPGA isn’t making that mistake. They ... full post »