South Wales – Parc Golf Club, Gwent
Tuesday 27th September 2011
Parc Golf Club
Church Lane, Coedkernew
Newport, Gwent
NP10 8TU
A DGS event in South Wales to attract new members, generate awareness that disabled people can enjoy and play golf was held at Parc Golf Club on Tuesday 26th September 2011. After tuition from visiting Pro, Gavin Evans from Pontnewydd Golf Club the players headed for the first tee. Players had travelled from locally to far afield to help generate awareness in the South Wales area that disabled people can play and enjoy golf – as well as the therapeutic benefits of taking part in such a social occasion.
Peter Morgan from Hereford, stroke survivor who is blind as a result of a stroke, attended with life-long friend and caddie, Garth; Peter was delighted to find he had just been selected by the DGS to be in the England disabled team.
Graeme Robertson, National Events Co-Ordinator for DGS said “ When I was diagnosed with MS and couldn’t balance or stand so well, and with a general weakness all down my right side, I thought my playing days were behind me. After being a keen sportsman, if you’d asked me what I missed the most since my diagnosis it would be not playing golf. 12 years later here I am returning to golf and all the stronger for it, having improved my core strength and concentration”. He went on “My thanks to Parc Golf Club and the members for their patience with us – the course and the food was excellent”
The 18 hole competition was a clean sweep for Wales, the winner was Nicky Jones from Brecon with 35 stableford points, 2nd was Peter Morgan, originally from Wales (33) and 3rd was Peter Light from Cardiff(30)
Thank you for the support of Luis Evans from Newport City Council
About Parc Golf Club
Founded in 1988, Parc Golf Club is situated between Cardiff and Newport on the A48 and is easily accessible from the near M4. This well maintained parkland course with excellent all year round greens is a must for all visiting Wales and is a proven winner with society parties.
At 5228 yards from the yellow tees and a par of 69, do not be misled into thinking the challenge that lies ahead will be easy. From the white tees the course stretches to 5884 yards and the par increases to 70, subject to availability. In addition to the 18 hole course we have; a 38 bay floodlit range, a 9 hole all weather short course, a practice putting area, a practice chipping / bunker area and a superb golf shop staffed by three PGA Professionals.
A modern club “with it all”, the Parc can cater for anyone looking to become a member. Social or Competitive by nature the club has many sections for you to enjoy your club membership on and off the course.
