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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.

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.

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.

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

Photograph © Catrin Arwel. www.catrinarwelphotography.com

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.

Photograph © Catrin Arwel. www.catrinarwelphotography.com

Photograph © Catrin Arwel. www.catrinarwelphotography.com

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

A series of 6 Taster Sessions are being held throughout Wiltshire, starting at Cumberwell Park Golf Club, Bradford Upon Avon on the 5^th July. The aim of Disabled Golf Society is to encourage people with disabilities, of any age, to try the game of golf. Each Taster Session encourages new golfers to try out the facilities and equipment supplied, with the aid of a professional coach, out on the golf course. For those in wheelchairs, a specially adapted buggies, with tilt and swivel system is available to use.

The event is running in conjunction with the generous sponsorship of the BIL Group, South West. The BIL Group South West Disabled Championship is one of a number of events that the Disabled Golf Society has organised, throughout the year, culminating at the end year with the first International Competition between England and Scotland.

Christopher Smith, who setup the Disabled Golf Society, is delighted by the response he has from previous Taster Sessions and hopes that the six new sessions will encourage people to come along and have a go. For further information click here to register or ring on 01666 503918.

(Link to Wiltshire Herald  – Taster Sessions in Wiltshire)

Photo © BBC

The Disabled Golf Society would like to pass on its condolences to friends and family of Seve Ballesteros, who passed away on the 7th May 2011. Not many people can be classed as a legend, even in their own life time, but Seve was one of them. He helped re-invigorate the European Tour and became the first European player to win the famous ‘Green Jacket’ in 1980. An inspiration to many of us in the golfing world and beyond, his passion, drive to win (five majors and 91 career wins) and sportsmanship will be missed by us all. For further reading please click here.

Majors Won
The Open Championship: 1979, 1984, 1988
Masters Tournament: 1980, 1983

Career Wins
European Tour: 50 (1st all time)
PGA Tour: 9
Japan Golf Tour: 6
Other: 31

European Tour Order of Merit winner: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1986, 1988, 1991
European Tour Player of the Year: 1986, 1988, 1991

The Disabled Golf Society are looking into the possibility of having a mobile golf simulator to encourage and promote golf to people with disabilities. Visitors would be able to enter the specially design simulator to try out the latest equipment available to disabled golfers. Fitted with the latest technology, Astro turf and a large LCD screen to give the impression of golf course, visitors would be encouraged to knock a few golf balls down a fairway and try their hand at putting.  With Disabled Golf Society staff and coaches on hand to give advise where necessary, the simulator is a great opportunity for anyone with disabilities, to try golf.

England vs Scotland International Open

The prestigious 5 star Slaley Hall Golf & Country Club, Hexham, Northumberland is to be the home of the First International Disabled Open, between Scotland and England. Organised between the Disabled Golf Society and Scottish Disabled Golf Partnership, the event will take place from the 7th – 9th October 2011 (This event includes 2 nights stay at the hotel, all food and 3 rounds on this championship golf course). More details will be available in due course, but if you would like to register your interest please click here.

The Disabled Golf Society would like to organise a Ryder Cup style competition between our American Members and U.K. Members. Nothing has  been planned yet, but we like all members from both sides of the Atlantic, to see who would be interested and to makes suggestions. If you think this would be a good opportunity to promote the world of disabled golf to a wider audience, please contact Christopher Smith on +44 (0)1666 503918 or email at enquiries@disabledgolfsociety.com