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.
