The Disabled Golf Society and Standup and Play Foundation are working as partners in the UK to promote the ParaGolfer® to all members.
The ParaGolfer® was designed especially for disabled golfers to overcome the physical limitation when playing golf. With its patented stand-up device, strong chassis frame and combination of practical know-how, the ParaGolfer® can cope with gradients of up to 30 degrees and sideways inclinations of about 17 degrees.
The ParaGolfer® will turn automatically into a safe position should these limits be exceeded. The design allows for an absolutely secure footing in any position and its unequalled stability when the golfer is hitting the ball. With it innovative ideas for maximum playing fun, the all-terrain ParaGolfer® enables disabled golfers performance improvements comparable to those of non-handicapped players.
Anthony Netto, who is an international ambassador for challenged Golf and the best wheelchair Golfer in the world has this to say about the ParaGolfer®
“When learning how to walk you have to stand up once more than you fall down. This applies for both a small child and an adult. It holds true for learning how to walk, but in a transferred sense also for life itself. With a handicap it is an even steeper challenge. I have experienced that myself. For every physically handicapped person the ParaGolfer® is an important and valuable tool that gives you a bit more freedom.”
About Anthony Netto
Anthony Netto is an international ambassador for challenged Golf and the best wheelchair Golfer in the world. He was born in South Africa in 1963 and has been using a wheelchair since 1994 as a result of an auto accident he wasn’t responsible for. He plays Golf actively with the aid of the ParaGolfer, which he developed together with some friends. Anthony Netto is the es-trainer of the German Disabled Golf Team, acts a consultant for handicapped golfers worldwide and is the initiator of the “KidSwing” program.
For further information about the Standup and Play Foundation please visit www.standup-and-play.com
The Disabled Golf Society is pleased to announce a working partnership with the Scottish Disabled Golf Partnership in promoting disabled golf throughout their respective countries of England and Scotland. We are looking for additional support from the both English Golf Union and Scottish Golf Union.
To promote this working partnership the Scottish Disabled Golf Partnership are inviting DGS members to participate in 2nd Pan-Disability Scottish Open, Scotscraig Golf Club starting on Sunday 5th – Wednesday 8th September 2010. For further details please visit our tournament section.
Dial UK, CP Sports and the DGS are working together to help promote disabled golf throughout England by organising future events, with the first being The Peterborough Free Coaching Event – 4th June 2010. For further details please visit our tournament section.
The Disabled Golf Society would like to thank the tremendous support given to us at Golf Live. We had a lot of positive feedback from people who where interested in the support we provide to disabled golfers throughout England.
Below are a few images of the weekend.
The Disabled Golf Society is please to announce that it has found a new home at the
Hatchford Brook Golf Centre based in Birmingham. We would like to Birmingham City Council for their kind support.
PLEASE REMEMBER, MEMBERSHIP IS FREE TO ALL DISABLED GOLF SOCIETY MEMBERS.
WATCH AND LEARN FROM THE WORLD’S BEST GOLFERS
O2 Golf LIVE is the ultimate golfers’ day out, and we have teamed up with the organisers to extend to you an amazing 2 for 1 ticket offer!
O2 Golf LIVE brings you closer to the action than ever before. Follow Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie, as well as Paul Casey, Ian Poulter, Catriona Matthew and Retief Goosen as they give a series of intimate masterclasses with world class coaches David Leadbetter and Denis Pugh on hand for the closest personal insights into how pros play.
And once you’ve workshopped your swing, put it into practice with custom fitted clubs on the Cleveland/Srixon short game range and kit up with gear from top manufacturers on the Jaguar driving range – a rare opportunity to test the latest equipment on course.
Taking place at Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire, O2 Golf LIVE’s unique mix of heritage and innovation combines interaction, education and entertainment to give you the insight to improve your game.Visit www.golfliveevent.com/the_event for more info.
How to book: CLICK HERE to book online, or call the ticket hotline on 0871 230 7130 and quote DGS241*.
*Booking and transaction fees apply. Offer applies to advance tickets and is subject to availability.
We are pleased to announce that The New Malton Golf Club in Royston, Hertfordshire, have agreed not only to offer DGS members special rate green fees, but also the first club in the UK to offer DISABLED MEMBERSHIP. This will include access to the course 12 times midweek, per year, 1 golf lesson, 1 free use of a buggy and 3 free guest vouchers.
Annual Cost Only £235.00
This is further reduced if you live outside of a radius of 40 miles. Ring for details, plus you obtain all of the benefits of The Disabled Golf Society membership; reduced prices for All events in the UK and abroad.
Watch this Space – This is what we hope is the first of many similar membership packs in the UK
The Disabled Golf Society in conjunction with Sigma Golf can now manufacture clubs to your exact requirements. Irrespective of your disability, the right set of clubs can make the game a little bit easier. For further information call 01666 503918 or email: enquiries@disabledgolfsociety.com
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Disabled Golf Society ‘Grasshopper‘ Buggy on the 25th March at Pineridge Golf Centre.
The Disabled Golf Society ‘Grasshopper’ Golf buggy is hand built to the highest standards and can be adapted for each golfers needs. With it’s wide range of modifications including, optional hand/foot control, swivel and tilt seat, easy access to crutches, golf clubs, umbrella, this will help any disabled golfer with the ability to play shots with ease. Environmentally friendly, this buggy glides quietly around the golf course with consummate ease and with it’s a wide wheelbase offers stability for a wide range of golf courses. The design allows the golf buggy to fit into the smallest of family hatchbacks, where space is a premium, and requires only one 13mm spanner, should it need dismantling.
