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2026 Precision “Level-Putter”

The Best Professional “LEVEL-PUTTER” training aid I have seen in 40 years of teaching golf and being a Putting Specialist to my Blind and Disabled students.

This new Precision “LeveL-Putter” and its amazing features are fantastic. I have only been using it for a week and I have tested it myself and found it comfortable and easy to use. The features and quality it has surprised me as well. This LeveL-Putter will also help the Blind students. Firstly, I noticed once we used the Leveling device it make it easy for my new students to feel comfortable with their stance….it was always perfect. The ability to take the LeveL device off the Putter and use it as a Greens slope reading aid during practice rounds in tournaments was a super combo feature for every Golfer….Crazy good. We then looked at all the other features the LeveL-Putter had, the sensitive grip feel was the First feature we really liked. My blind students made a few putts and right away noticed that they felt the ball contact through the putting face and could judge the distance the ball travelled…. One student mentioned that he has used many different types of Putters but none had the contact face feel of the contact vibration into the Grip handle and the unique sound off the Putter face really helped with distance control giving you that face feel in your hands with easy acceleration and No hoping off the face. The Putter weight was great…Not to heavy and….Not to Light and the colour of the club head was very gentle with no glaring markings to distract you…Only a small centre alignment line with 2 special centre zone dots on either side to help visualize the centre of the Putter face. We did ladder drills with the Putter with 5 balls and all the blind and visually impaired golfers surpassed their and my expectations with the drill. Their touch and feel was excellent. There is no doubt that this “Precision LeveL-Putter” will be an advantage to any golfer who hates 3 Putts….it’s so accurate with a wonderful release feel to it that the ball just glides off the face. The Price is very reasonable and not over the top like many brand name Putters we all use. The LeveL-Putter is a great addition for all my students and I’m letting everyone in the World know about it. This is definitely a 5 star product like the “ClearBall” Putter that Innovations Golf has developed.

ParaGolf Canada instructor for Adaptive Golfers, World Blind Masters Coach.

Canadian All Abilities Championship Season

As we near Golf Canadas 2026 Amateur Championship season, I wanted to share information with you regarding the 2026 Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO contested at Hylands Golf Club in Ottawa, Ontario from August 4 – 7, 2026.
The champion of the 2026 Men’s and Women’s overall gross stroke play champions from the Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO will receive the following exemptions:
? 2027 Canadian All Abilities Championship
? 2027 U.S. Adaptive Open (if eligible)

New for the 2026 Canadian All Abilities Championship
TEE ASSIGNMENTS
Will be based on Gender and Sport Class. Tee assignments will be released and shared in advance of the Championship.

SPORT CLASSES
EDGAs sport classes reflect the diversity of golfers with disabilities and currently uses 9 classifications for players with physical, intellectual, or visual impairments:

1. Intellectual 1 ? Players with intellectual impairment and/or Downs Syndrome.
2. Intellectual 2 ? Players with ASD (autism spectrum disorder).
3. Standing 1 ? Standing golfers with severe imbalance or limb impairments.
4. Standing 2 ? Moderate imbalance but can stand and swing using prosthetics.
5. Standing 3 ? Mild imbalance, but some movement or strength limitations.
6. Sitting 1 ? Poor control of torso and no independent standing balance.
7. Sitting 2 ? Good torso control but cannot stand independently.
8. Vision 1 ? Completely blind.
9. Visual 2 ? Significant visual impairment.
These classes help ensure fair competition by grouping players with comparable levels of functional
ability.
Registration is now open, and players may apply to competeon thiswebpage.
https://www.golfgenius.com/register?league_id=12428212250328746334
Should you request more information on the championship, please contact the Golf Canada Tournament
Director, Daniel Suppa (dsuppa@golfcanada.ca)
Rogan DoyleCoordinator, Amateur Championships

2018 WORLDS BLIND GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS AND ITALIAN OPEN

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.

ISPS HANDA 2018 USA BLIND GOLF CHAMPIOSHIPS

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 DONT 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

 

WESTERN CANADIAN BLIND GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS

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 golferbroke the World Record for blind golferswith 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 leghe swings with one hand, You think you cant golf ..come out for lessons with meYou can do it.

CANADIAN OPEN BLIND GOLF TOURNAMENT

http://www.blindgolf.ca/text_only/schedule.htm

George Thirkill’s fifth time competing in the Canadian Blind Golf Open Championship, and he’s hoping to win his third title.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/07/12/bc-blind-golfer.html