Lower Court Holding
Decision of the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
Casey Martin suffers from Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome, a congenital, degenerative circulatory disorder that is manifested in a malformation of his right leg. This disorder causes Martin severe pain and atrophy in his lower leg, rendering him unable to walk for extended periods of time. The mere act of walking subjects him to a significant risk of fracture or hemorrhaging. There is no dispute that Martin is profoundly disabled.The Professional Golf Association (PGA) is a nonprofit association of professional golfers. It sponsors three competitive tours: (1) the PGA Tour, its most competitive tour; (2) the Nike Tour, one step down from the…
