West Mildands – Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Thursday 8th September 2011
Bromsgrove Golf Centre
Stratford Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire B60 1LD
Our first DGS event in Worcestershire to attract new members and generate awareness that disabled people can enjoy and play golf was held at Bromsgrove Golf Centre on Thurs 8th September 2011.
After tuition from visiting Pro, Tim Shrosbree from Horsehey GC in Telford, 14 players headed for the first tee. Players had travelled from far afield to help generate awareness in the Worcestershire area that disabled people can play and enjoy golf – as well as the therapeutic benefits of taking part in such a social occasion. Disabilities included MS, Stroke survivors, Sight, Amputees, and others with mobility issues including Arthritis, Knee-replacements, and Heart conditions.
Joining them was Glen Roberts who is currently playing 60 golf courses in 60 days to raise money for the MS Society. 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 “Glen’s challenge must be unique and hope we can all join in sponsoring him via his justgiving.com/Glen-Roberts website. 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 Bromsgrove GC which has to be one of the most welcoming and best centres for people with disabilities that we’ve visited this year, and members for their patience with us – we shall certainly looking to return again next season.”
The winner was Brian Parsons from Leicester (Parkinsons) with 46points; second was Keith Wallace from South Wales (Amputee) 36 points; and third was Jacki Witt representing WAMDSAD from Maidenhead (MS) with 30 points.
About Bromsgrove Golf Complex
Centrally located in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside, but only 5 minutes away from the motorway network, the Bromsgrove Golf Centre is conveniently and easily reached from all destinations. Described by many to be one of the most interesting courses in Worcestershire, the rich undulating landscape has been used to great effect incorporating tiered greens and sweeping fairways to offer a series of truly imaginative holes.
Designed by the highly respected golf course architects, Hawtree Ltd, the Par 68 ‘pay and play’ course is not be underestimated. Creative mounding, raised tees and a selection of well defined bunkers delivers a uniquely satisfying experience to golfers of all abilities. Naturally free draining soil coupled with an extensive irrigation system ensures that the course may be enjoyed in all but the most extreme weather conditions.
