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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There are so many great stories in golf right now, but this one is extra special. The news clip above features extraordinary students of long time CGTF Member Jason “Nitro” Rite in BC. He is still working hard to service his niche clientele despite a major accident last fall. It is awesome to see the possibilities sharing the game can overcome when the passion is there. Nitro as appropriately nicknamed joined us for our Western Cup a couple weeks ago despite his own lingering physical challenges from his fall. His energy and enthusiasm for our get together was very apparent and being unable to play did not stop him from promptly volunteering to be the official photographer. The CGTF is proud to have wonderful ambassadors of the game from coast to coast and wish Nitro a full recovery so he too can enjoy playing the game.
After snowy weather February 2018, this 2019 golf day was a treat! Unfortunately the change in scheduling at Augusta did not allow us to see much of the Masters but just the same we had a great time!
There were some solid scores and a few great skins to make the day that more memorable. It is always rewarding to network with our golf peers. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us.
Don’ t forget the early bird deadline for the 2019 CGTF Cup is fast approaching.
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October 1 to 5th-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.
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.
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 6th 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
Richard Zokol (Hall of Fame member) Introducing MindLinkGolf……….a new easy way to Track your progress on the course www.mindlinkgolf.com . Become a better golfer.
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.
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.
Fred Wellsby Junior Golf Tournament, Chilliwack
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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.”
