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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 29th, 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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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 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.

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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 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

 

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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.

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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.”

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43RD-ANNUAL JUNIOR AMERICA’S CUP AT PINE CANYON CLUB –FLAGSTAFF, AZ.

Posted on August 3, 2015 | Leave a comment

JAC Trophy

43RD-ANNUAL JUNIOR AMERICA’S CUP AT PINE CANYON CLUB –FLAGSTAFF, AZ.

Junior America’s Cup Team British Columbia – 4th place, tied with Oregon.  B.C.’s Roy KANG of Coquitlam is the third place medalist.  Roy had no less than 17 birdies and 3 eagles at the exclusive and pristine Pine Canyon Country Club.   Southern California Team JAC had a stellar performance to take the Gold medals, with Wyoming locking up the Silver medal and Colorado proudly taking the Bronze medals.   The Junior America’s Cup is an Royal & Ancient Golf Association, World Amateur ranked event!  Many College and University Golf Coaches were in attendance and took particular interest in Roy KANG(visit to University of Nevada Las Vegas) and Sy LOVAN(U of Arizona and Gonzaga) of Surrey.  Both these athletes graduate from High School in 2016.  Our other players, Alex PARK of Vancouver is heading to the University of California at Berkley and Diego San PEDRO of Richmond heads to Oregon State in August.  Captains Harry White and Ed Lex, both of Vancouver accompanied the Team and look forward to the 2016 Junior America’s Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico at the Guadalajara CC.   Roy Kang of Coquitlam has been awarded a “spot” on the 2016 JAC Team for BC, with the balance of three players up for competition next year.  The Junior Golf Foundation of BC, fund and conduct this program and the Optimist Junior Linkster Tour and qualifying for Junior World in San Diego, Veritas World Championships in Los Angeles and Optimist International Junior in Florida.
     Sincere thanks to our Optimist Clubs in BC, the Vancouver & Districts Inter-Club Golf Committee(1913), aka Zone 4 and other private donors who help so much!  HW

Jr. golf JosephChun, ChaseFurey, SamChoi,KevinSmith,JustinKim

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WINS 43RD-ANNUAL JUNIOR AMERICA’S CUP AT PINE CANYON CLUB

Team of Sam Choi (medalist), Chase Furey, Justin Kim and Joseph Chun prevails by 13 strokes

 

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The team from Southern California took top honors at the 43rd-annual Junior America’s Cup held in Flagstaff, Arizona at Pine Canyon Club, July 28-30.  Team B.C. had a great showing with a 4th Place finish.

Click here for final results or visit the official tournament website for more information.     

 

43rd-Annual Junior America’s Cup – Final Results
Pos Team Today Thru Total R1 R2 R3 Total
1 Southern California -5 F -25 209 203 211 623
2 Wyoming -3 F -12 206 217 213 636
3 Colorado -7 F -8 216 215 209 640
T4 Oregon +3 F -6 206 217 219 642
T4 British Columbia +1 F -6 208 217 217 642
6 Northern California -4 F -5 210 221 212 643
T7 Arizona -2 F -2 216 216 214 646
T7 Hawaii -3 F -2 217 216 213 646
T9 Idaho E F +1 218 215 216 649
T9 San Diego -3 F +1 210 226 213 649
11 Washington -6 F +2 221 219 210 650
12 Montana +2 12 +6 215 221 143 579
13 Mexico I E F +9 227 214 216 657
14 Nevada +9 12 +10 214 219 150 583
T15 Utah +3 F +12 213 228 219 660
T15 Mexico II +10 12 +12 219 215 151 585
17 Alberta +16 F +38 224  

 

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Gallery

Vancouver, BC (July 25, 2014)-Top Junior Golfers

Posted on July 31, 2014

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Vancouver, BC (July 25, 2014) – Top juniors golfers from the western regions of Canada and the United States as well as Mexico will gather at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, British Columbia for the 42nd Annual Junior America’s Cup … Continue reading →

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