The Disabled Golf Society

The Disabled Golf Guide

adminStuart — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:10:31 +0000

Over the past 2 years, The Disabled Golf Society, has always looked at providing the right golf venues and planned events for our ever increasing numbers of members. We regularly seek venues on behalf of our members and visitors, that are actually “disabled friendly”. We only choose the best courses, most proficient coaches, venues which have a supply of the all important on course buggies, covered practice areas and all accessible without unnecessary steps or stairs. We estimate that less than 20% of current courses meet this standard.

Our objective therefore, is to identify these courses and hopefully persuade others to improve their facilities to accommodate us, both within the UK and beyond. So we are asking for your help once again, by providing information of golf courses/venues, that you would personally recommend. Once we have collected the information, we are looking to provide a new Disabled Golf Course Guide section on the website that will give a list of different golf courses/venues, which are disabled friendly.

We Need Your Help

Please recommend a course that you know will fit our requirements. If you know of a suitable course which may even offer special discounts to our members please complete the online form below.

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DGS Events for 2012

adminStuart — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:57:41 +0000

The Disabled Golf Society Events List

Building on the success of 2011, we have been able to book more venues across the country for 2012. Listed below is the 2012 schedule.

March

Monday 19th – Kingswood, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Thursday 22nd – Bird Hills, Maidenhead, Berkshire
Wednesday 28th – Abbey Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

April

Monday 2nd – Peterstone Lakes Golf Club, Cardiff, South Wales
Thursday 5th – Sharply Golf Club, Seaham, County Durham
Tuesday 10th – Mardyke Valley, South Ockenden, Essex
Monday 16th – Billingbear Park, Wokingham, Berkshire
Wednesday 18th – Trent Lock, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire
Monday 23rd – Cradoc Golf Club, Brecon, Powys, South Wales
Tuesday, 24th – Lichfield, Staffordshire
Thursday 26th – Hart Common, Wigan, Lancashire
Monday 30th – Cumberwell Park, Bradford uopn Avon, Wiltshire

May

Thursday 3rd – Leeds Golf Centre, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Thursday 10th – Stoneleigh Deer Park, Coventry, Warwickshire
Tuesday 15th – Houghwood, St Helens, Lancashire
Tuesday 15th – Wernddu Golf Club, Abergavenny, South Wales
Wednesday 16th – New Malton, Royston, Cambridgeshire
Monday 21st – Longhurst Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland
Tuesday 22nd – Foxbridge, Billingshurst, East Sussex
Tuesday 29th – Bondhay, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

June

Tuesday 5th – Alice Spring, Kemeys Commander, Usk, South Wales
Wednesday 6th – Whittlebury Park, Towcester, Northants
Thursday 7th – Boothferry Golf Club, Goole
Monday 11th – TBA, Devon
Tuesday 12th – Alnmouth Golf Club, Northumberland
Monday 18th – Sandmartins, Wokingham, Berkshire
Thursday 21st – Gortsey Hill, Crewe, Cheshire
Tuesday 26th – Horsehay Village Golf Club, Telford, Shropshire
Friday 29th – Horton Park, Epsom, Surrey

July

Monday 2nd – Hay on Wye, Herefordshire
Wednesday 4th – Norwood Park, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Tuesday 10th – Craig Waugh Memorial Trophy, Dunston Hall, Norwich, Norfolk
Thursday 19th – Northallerton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Thursday 19th – Llantrisant and Pontyclun GC, Llantrisant, South Wales
Tuesday 24th – North v’s South Match play, Kilworth Springs, North Kilworth, Leicestershire
Tuesday 31st – Rother Valley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

August

Wednesday 1st – Morlais Castle, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales
Thursday 2nd – Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent
Thursday 9th – Mid Yorkshire, Pontefract, East Yorkshire
Thursday 9th – Rockmount Golf Club, Carryduff, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Monday 13th- Bromsgrove, Worcstershire
Monday 20th – Houldsworth, Stockport, Cheshire/Lancs
Tuesday 21st – Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Thursday 23rd – South Cornelly, Nr Porthcawl
Tuesday 28th – Goodwood, Sussex
Thursday 30th – Beacon Park, Wigan Lancashire

September

Tuesday 4th – Bristol, Avon
Thursday 6th – Willow Valley, Brighouse, West Yorkshire
Friday 14th – Sunday 16th – Auld Enemies Cup, Midlands TBA
Thursday 20th – Ingleby Barwick, Stockton on Tees, North East
Thursday 27th – Ryde, Isle of Wight

October

Wednesday 3rd – Pedham Place Golf Centre, London Road, Swanley, Kent
Thursday 4th – Kingswood, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Friday 12th – Rhondda Golf Club, Tonypandy, South Wales

Please note these dates and venues are subject to change

To enquire about any of the events listed please contact Graeme Robertson, National events Co-ordinator on 0118 9790193 / 07932 061680 or email: robertson1963@hotmail.co.uk

Sport England invests DGS

adminStuart — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:12:47 +0000

The Disabled Golf Society is proud to announce that Sport England have invested their support in disabled golf. As part of their Sportsmatch Programme, the DGS, can increase its awareness, continue to grow and progress as a society. It will also help provide more facilities, events, equipment etc and to continue the good work the DGS has achieved, by encouraging more disabled people to try golf for the first time.

About Sport England

Sport England is focused on the creation of a world-leading community sport system.

We invest National Lottery and Exchequer funding in organisations and projects that will grow and sustain participation in grassroots sport and create opportunities for people to excel at their chosen sport. Our structure reflects this focus

Formerly known as the English Sports Council, we work in partnership with UK Sport, which has responsibility for elite success, and the Youth Sport Trust, which is focused on PE and school sport.

Accountable to Parliament through the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, we also have a role protecting sports provision as a statutory consultee on planning applications that affect playing fields.

For further information about Sport England please follow the link www.sportengland.org or contact Christopher Smith on 01666 503918

Academy Taster Sessions for 2012

adminStuart — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:14:29 +0000

With the successful launch of Disabled Golf Society Taster Session throughout 2011, the aim for 2012, is to provide Academy Taster Sessions to all DGS events, thanks to the kind support of Sport England. The aim is to encourage and promote disabled golf to people with disabilities, of any age, allowing them to try out the facilities and equipment supplied. A professional coach will be on hand to provide the necessary encouragement, out on the golf course, to get the new golfers started. For those in wheelchairs, specially adapted buggies, with tilt and swivel system is available to use.

Christopher Smith, a leading member of Disabled Golf Society, has been delighted by the response of the 2011 Taster Sessions and hopes that through the kind support from Sport England, this will encourage more people to come along and have a go in 2012. For further information call the DGS on 01666 503918 or email: enquiries@disabledgolfsociety.com

NatWest Community Force 2011 – We Need Your Votes!

adminStuart — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:45:06 +0000

NatWest Community Force is a new initiative thats been setup to work with local communities to support the people, projects and charities making a real difference where you live. The Disabled Golf Society is one of many charities who have registered, and with your help, might be selected as one the project that the NatWest Community Force will support in the future. We need all non-members and members to registered their VOTE OF SUPPORT via the LINK HERE. The more support we get, the greater the chance of NatWest’s support.

Your support will be greatly appreciated.

England v Scotland International Team Selection

adminStuart — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:34:34 +0000

The Disabled Golf Society would like to extend huge congratulations to those who have been selected to represent England (and Wales) at Slaley Hall on 7-9th October against Scotland. Our thanks to those who tried out at the qualifiers and were disappointed – there’s always next year. The team who are representing England are great ambassadors for the Disabled Golf Society in what it tries to achieve. With regulars members who have supported the DGS throughout the year, with a range of disabilities and coverage around the country. Graeme Robertson is the non-playing captain and is hugely proud of being selected for England in this role.

England		Scotland
Stan Bembenek	27	Mark Belcher	23
David Cooksley	23	Steve Cunningham (VC)	31
Paul Cunningham	20	Jim Davidson	22
Keith Dolman	27	Bob Drysdale	20
Darren Grey	9	Jim Gales (C)	30
Nicki Jones	18	Colin Brock	17
Maurice Lee	9	Kevin Harmison	3
Peter Morgan	24	Garry McNulty	21
Brian Parsons	22	Davey More	23
Chris Smith	19	Bryan Neave	23
Mark Smith	30	Peter Osborne	14
Dave Standing	13	Kenny Raeburn	17
Joseph Vanaman	8	Thomas Kerr Scott 12	12
Mark Walters	19
Dave Wilkinson	30
Lorraine White	28

C = Captain VC = Vice Captain

Announcing the England Team, Press Release 13th September.

England Team, Press Release 13th September.

For further information please contact:
Press & media enquiries: Contact Graeme or Sue Robertson on 07795 483 440
Follow us on twitter @rochapears

For further information from the Scottish Disabled Golf Partnership, please click here.

British Disabled Open – 22nd August 2011

adminStuart — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:20:24 +0000

This years British Disabled Open was held at East Sussex National Golf Resort & Spa, a project of Accentuate. Disabled Golf Society members had entered the competition – including Keith Dolman (who came 2nd in category 3 with 67 points), Paul Cunningham (who won category 3 in 2010), Keith Wallace, Pieta Le Roux, Darren Grey, Brendon Slavin, James Jowett, Roger Hurcombe, Tucker Chance to name but a few. Junior members playing included Joseph Vanaman (who came 4th with 70 points), and Richard Warren. Gina, Richard, Graeme and Sue all went along to show support and volunteer over the weekend. Well done to all.

Brook Miller Mobililty Limited Sponsor Qualifier

adminStuart — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:45:28 +0000

The Disabled Golf Society are proud to announce that Brook Miller Mobility Limited have kindly sponsored the qualifier at Dewsbury District Golf Club on 5th September 2011.

Brook Miller Mobility are a long established supplier to the disabled members of our society, offering clients anything from a wheelchair or mobility scooter right up to a wheelchair accessible vehicle, adjustable beds or stairlifts and everything in between. This makes Brook Miller Mobility a unique one stop superstore. Dealings with all the major suppliers and manufacturers ensures Brook Miller Mobility are up to date with the latest developments in all mobility aids.

To find out further information about Brook Miller Mobility Limited please visit their website at www.brookmiller.com

Swing into Action

adminStuart — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:20:42 +0000

In April this year, Mobility Lifestyle Magazine, attended The Disabled Golf Society East Event at New Malton. Mobility Lifestyle where interested in the benefits for disabled people, who have never tried a sport before, the challenge golf would provide. For those of you who haven’t been able to read the full article, please click here.

‘Swing into Action’ article was written by Martin Bewick
Photographs © Catrin Arwel (www.catrinarwelphotography.com)

CIC Status, International Team and Craig Waugh Memorial

adminStuart — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:46:17 +0000

The Disabled Golf Society has now achieved Community Interest Company (CIC) Status. Amongst the many benefits this gives the DGS, Sport England have informed us that their funding procedures they will match our fund raising activities £ for £, so we can help twice as many people as before!!!

We are now even closer to announcing the first ever English Disabled Golf Team for our event in October, these players will be chosen on their ability, despite disability at our qualifying events.

Do you want to get involved in Craig Waugh Disabled Memorial International? If so please contact the DGS on 01666 503918, as we desperately need helpers/volunteers/marshals for the event. This event is being supported with the kind generosity of The Waugh Family in Norwich, in memory of their Son, Craig who so tragically died in an accident just as his golfing career had stated to bloom.