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FIRST DISABLED GOLFER…to make cut on Vancouver Golf Tour

FIRST DISABLED GOLFER…to ever make the cut in a Vancouver Golf Tour Tournament. They said he would be in a wheel chair but Dustin Boydell from Chilliwack, B.C. proved them all wrong. Dustin played all 3 courses at the Vancouver Open in August 19th and on Saturday Aug 20th, 2022 playing from the regular Tees he made the cut to play on Sunday in the final round. What a great accomplishment for Dustin. We are all looking forward to his success in future tournaments. He can be reached on FaceBook…. https://www.abbynews.com/sports/paralyzed-from-the-waist-down-chilliwack-man-defies-the-odds-to-walk-and-golf-again/

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Posted on November 1, 2022 in Tournaments

First Annual Golf tournament for the disabilities

Posted on October 2, 2019 | Leave a comment

Our First Annual Golf tournament for the disabilities was held on September 29^th, 2019 at the Cultus Lake Golf club in Chilliwack, B.C

Directors -Jill Tierney (CPMS) Ambassador for RAD Recreation Adapted Society (RADsociety.ca) and Michael J Cameron C4 SCI.

… raised money for a RAD Paragolfer to be donated by the Philanthropic Michael J Cameron, to the Cultus Lake Golf Club so that others with a disability or aging golfers with balance issues, or amputees; are able to stay active with Family and Friends. (Powered by RAD AND RICK HANSEN FOUNDATION. (RickHansen.com)

… Jill and Tanelle stated that they wanted to thank all the participants and especially all the disabilities golfers that came out on a beautiful sunny day. Donations can be made through the www.radsociety.ca website or a direct link from the Nitrogolf website. See you all next spring for another exciting event. Jill can be contacted at jill.tierney321@gmail.com and Tanelle at….. tanellebolt@gmail.com

ALSO CHECK OUT THESE SITES FOR A POWER FULL STORY FOR ALL:

NEW YORK POLICE DEPT. – BLIND Golfers in the UK http://kingdom.golf/golf/blind-golfers/

GROUND ZERO 360 EXHIBITIION. PROJECT – www.groundzero360.org A great story by BLIND project ambassador NYPD Commander Paul McCormick … IT WILL TOUCH YOUR HEART.

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GEORGE THIRKILL-Wins 3 medals

Posted on July 15, 2019 | Leave a comment

GEORGE THIRKILL…July 2019-Wins medals in all 3 Blind Golf Tournaments. History was made this year with 3 Blind tournaments held in British Columbia during the week of July 4^th to 13^th. The tournaments were hosted in Creston at the Creston Golf Club for the B.C. Provincial championships, in Kimberly at BootLeg Gap Golf Course for the Western Canadian championships and in Cranbrook at the St. Eugene Golf Resort for the ISPS HANDA Canadian Nationals. There were 49 golfers from all over the world from Mexico. Korea to Ireland and Israel and North America. George represented B.C. and played in the senior division and Won the overall low Net in the B.C. provincials and came in runner-up in the other 2 tournaments. The Canadian National championships overall winner was World #1 young Blind golfer Kiefer Jones from Calgary with a score of 77 on day one and 77 on day two. There are over 100+ Blind golfers around the world that participate in blind golf and they all need your support. For more information visit…..www.blindgolf.ca

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TANELLE BOLT…Congratulations…Long Drive competition

Posted on June 21, 2019 | Leave a comment

TANELLE BOLT…Congratulations…Long Drive competition held in Mesquite, Nevada in May was very successful. Tanelle competed in the Wheel Chair disabilities category and established a record 125 yards on her second ball. This Long drive competition was the first to be held for people with disabilities. Tanelle is an inspiration for all of us and supports RAD.

Tanelle can be contacted through the RADsociety.ca website. Click on the Logo on the front page

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2018 WORLDS BLIND GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS AND ITALIAN OPEN

Posted on October 12, 2018 | Leave a comment

October 1 to 5^th-2018 ROME, ITALY

2018 WORLDS BLIND GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS AND ITALIAN OPEN….There were 15 countries represented and approximately 50 visually impaired players along with their coaches attending the event. Each country sent anywhere from a 1 person competitor to 6 person team. It was special to see so many talented Blind golfers from all over the world.

The tournament was played at the beautiful Sheraton Parco de’ Medici Golf Course in Rome. A par 72 course that was challenging and had some very interesting challenges for the blind golfer to contend with.

The Italian Open was held on the Monday & Tuesday with the presentation of awards and banquet after play was completed.

The World Matches were held on the Thursday & Friday for those that qualified in their respective countries with awards presented after the completion of play.

The World Blind Golf Championships were won by one of our young Canadian B3 Blind golfers Kiefer Jones, from Calgary who shot a 74 & 77 for a World record score. What an amazing young person.

We want to thank the Italian Blind Golf Association for hosting the event and looking forward to the 2020 Worlds Blind Golf Championships in Pretoria, South Africa.

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Western Canadian Blind Golf Championships,Winnipeg, Manitoba July

Posted on August 15, 2018 | Leave a comment

JULY – 2018

Congratulation to our local Langley golfer George Thirkill who is blind on winning the 2018 overall championship at the Western Canadian Blind Golf Championships in Winnipeg, Manitoba in July. George shot a score of 91 and 85 on the second day to capture the title. There were golfers from all over Canada participating in this event. George with this win will now represent British Columbia at the World Blind Golf Championships in September in Rome, Italy.

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ISPS HANDA – 2018 USA BLIND GOLF CHAMPIOSHIPS

Posted on April 14, 2018 | Leave a comment

ISPS HANDA – 2018 USA BLIND GOLF CHAMPIOSHIPS

What a great tournament in Green Valley, Tucson, Arizona with approximately 100+ people attending from all over the World, Ireland, Israel, Canada and the USA enjoying the Sun and friendships. The tournament was held on April 6^th to 8th at the Haven Golf Course in Green Valley and the event was supported by many sponsors and the local Lions Clubs. Those Lion volunteers were just the best, so amazing. The winners in each category in the B1 – B2 and B3 all came away with wonderful tropies and gifts. The top B1 prize went to Zohar Sharon from Israel and our Canadian members Jeff Skemer from Kelowna and Doug Penner from Winnipeg also won trophies.

The USBGA moto is “ YOU DON’T HAVE TO SEE IT..TO TEE IT” www.usblindgolf.com

We are always open to new members. FOR more information on our Canadian Blind Golf visit www.blindgolf.ca

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Inaugural Jr. Linkster Tour & First Tee

Posted on September 29, 2017 | Leave a comment

Recent NEWS ….SEPT 16TH – 2017
History in the making on Sept. 16th. The first ever inaugural Jr. Linkster
Tour & First Tee young golfing members getting together at Queen Elizabeth
Park in Vancouver to play some golf and make some great friends and have
some sun. The first Tee does such a great job in teaching kids the game of
golf along with life learning lessons and believing in themselves. The Jr
Linkster tournaments gives these young golfers a place to come and enjoy
playing and testing out their skills what they have been taught at the First
Tee program. The event was very successful and everyone one went home with
prizes. The staff enjoyed themselves watching all the smiles on all the
golfer. The event was a very big success and many more to come in the
future.

: Jr. Linster Tournament

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British Columbia Team WINS Gold Medal at 2017 Junior America Cup

Posted on July 29, 2017 | Leave a comment

British Columbia Team WINS Gold Medal at 2017 Junior America Cup… Captain/Coach Nitro is proud to be part of the wining team this year. Our players Tristan Mandur; Nolan Thoroughood; Keaton Gudz and Callum Davison shot a Team record 3 round 645 total and Nolan Won the overall Best score of -8 under total 208 with a blistering 67 in the second round to take the individual top honors. The boys did a great job in representing British Columbia at the cup this year. Next year’s Cup will be hosted in Montana. For further information visit www.junioramericacup.net and pictures at https://junioramericascup.shutterfly.com/1321

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WESTERN CANADIAN BLIND GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS

Posted on July 6, 2017 | Leave a comment

WESTERN CANADIAN BLIND GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS – JULY 2ND TO JULY 6TH. 2017 – SASKATOON

What a successful Blind golf event it was at the Western Canadian Championships in Saskatoon. Over 80 golfers were in attendance and “The Legends” Golf Course in Warman, Sask. Hosted the event. Of the many winners Keifer Jones, from Calgary, a 24 year old B3 Blind golfer broke the World Record for blind golfers with a -4 under 68 from the White Tees. I am so proud of Keifer and what he accomplished. Another student Josh also from the Calgary area shot a 95 from the white Tees. He is such an inspiration to other golfers. You say 95 not bad for a blind golfer. Click on the video below….Josh is actually Blind, has a Disabled left arm and a prosthetic left leg…he swings with one hand, You think you can’t golf ..come out for lessons with me…”You can do it.”