Casey Martin continues to face challenges after Supreme Court victory
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
Casey Martin, the current Oregon golf coach, is still navigating the difficulties stemming from his landmark 2001 Supreme Court case against the PGA Tour. Martin successfully argued for the right to use a golf cart during tournaments due to his medical condition. Despite his victory, he has encountered ongoing personal and professional struggles related to this issue since then. Martin's case set a significant precedent, but the road has remained challenging since the ruling.
- •Casey Martin won a 2001 Supreme Court case against the PGA Tour.
- •He argued for the right to use a golf cart due to a medical condition.
- •Despite the ruling, Martin still faces significant challenges.
- •He is currently the golf coach at the University of Oregon.
- 2:03 PMESPN — The battles continue for Casey Martin, decades after Supreme Court case
"In 2001, Martin sued the PGA Tour for right to use a golf cart. He won that case in the Supreme Court, but it's been a painful journey since then for the current Oregon golf coach.
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