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2024 Australian Blind Golf Open

Posted on June 1, 2024 | Leave a comment

2024 Australian Blind Golf Open
1 st – 3rd August –2024 -Emerald Lakes Gold Club, in Carrara, Queensland
www.emeraldlakesgolf.com.au

Entries Close: Monday 8th July 2024
Dear Blind & Vision Impaired Golfers, It gives Blind Golf Australia great pleasure to
invite all golfers with a IBGA Handicap to our event the 2024 ISPS Handa Blind Golf
Australian Open.
The event is scheduled to be played over 36-hole Stroke event. A Stableford event
will be available for those not wishing to play Stroke.
PARTICIPATION COST The cost for this event is $280.00 for both days which
includes a motorized cart, green fees, lunches on course, trophies, presentation
event, accommodation and transport to and from Mantra on View to Emerald
Lakes including from airport to Mantra on View and return.
ONLINE PARTICIPATION FORM
The Participation Form can also be completed online which is very user friendly
and you may find it easier than the usual attached form. Both options are
available. Link available below:
https://forms.gle/4HAo3CvVffZK5NfZ8
EVENT SCHEDULE
Tuesday 30th July Arrive
Wednesday 31st July Practice Day for ISPS Handa Blind Golf Australian Open
Thursday 1st August Day 1 ISPS Handa Blind Golf Australian Open
Friday 2nd August Day 2 ISPS Handa Blind Golf Australian Open, followed by
Presentations at Emerald Lakes Golf Club (Black Tie Dinner)
Saturday 3rd August Depart
President: Mr David Martin Secretary/Treasurer: Mrs Tara Fraser
www.blindgolf.com.au Ph: 0414 514 575 Ph: 0421 509 212 ABN: 33 208 750 090
secbga@gmail.com secbga@gmail.com

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ENGLAND is host to the 2024 World Adaptive Golf Tournament on May 15 to 17th at the Woburn Golf Course

Posted on May 9, 2024 | Leave a comment

2024 G4D – ENGLAND is host to the 2024 World Adaptive Golf Tournament on May 15 to 17th at the Woburn Golf Course. There will be 80 of the top players in the world registered in all classes in both the Men’s and Ladies flights. We have 3 ParaGolfCanada.com members competing, Spencer Easthope from Ontario, Chris Willis from Ontario and Dustin BoyDell our local competitor from Chilliwack, British Columbia. A list of All ParaGolf players is found here….

https://www.randa.org/en/championships/the-g4d-open-entrants

“We have established The G4D Open to provide a world-class stage for the very best golfers with disabilities to compete against each other and realize their ambitions at an elite level.”
Martin Slumbers – CEO of The R&A

We have over 650 ranked Adaptive golfers from over 5o countries…. World Ranking for Golfers with Disabilities….. Ranking and names here…

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“Woburn has a rich history of hosting amateur and professional championships with Final Qualifying for The Open from 2014 to 2017 and most recently the AIG Women’s Open in 2019, both played on the Marquess Course. The Duke of Bedford, President of Woburn Golf Club, said, “Woburn Golf Club is extremely proud to be host of The G4D Open on the Duchess Course. We look forward to welcoming competitors from across the globe to the championship.””
ParaGolf/ NitroGolf wish all the players a great tournament and especially wish our Canadian boys success.

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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 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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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.”