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Well settled in here at last

Naturally we were very sad that we did not have the opportunity to spend more time in saying our goodbyes to the many friends that we have met during our time with DGS. The memories and gratitude for all those great times we shared will remain with us always, especially when I look at the great trophies that I was fortunate to have received and naturally my “England Experience”

I’ll be a regular watcher of the DSG website and shall look forward (with envy) at the subsequent match results. If you go to www.santiburi.com/golf  and other variations! you’ll see my local course where I’ll be later today..

Rest assured I’ll keep in touch.

Warmest regards.
Dave and of course Claudia

Our first DGS event of 2012 to attract new members and generate awareness that disabled people can enjoy and play golf was held at Lydd Golf Club on Wednesday 14^th March. Players had travelled from far afield to help generate awareness in the Kent 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, Amputees, and others with mobility issues.

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 Lydd 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 are looking forward to returning in August”

The winner was Lydd member, Mark Walters from Folkestone with 38 stableford points, 2^nd was Keith Dolman from Essex (28 points) and 3^rd was Chris Reed from (26 points). The DGS are returning to Lydd Golf Club in the summer, but for information on forth coming events please go to the events sections of the website.

DGS Event – Lydd Golf Club 14th March (16-3-12)

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, Thorne Road, Hatfield, South Yorkshire
Thursday 22nd – Bird Hills, Drift Road, Hawthorn Hill, Berkshire
Wednesday 28th – Abbey Hill, Monks Way, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

April

Monday 2nd – Peterstone Lakes, Wentloog, Cardiff, South Wales
Thursday 5th – Sharply Golf Club, Seaham, County Durham
Saturday 7th – New Malton Golf Club, New Malton, Royston, Cambridgeshire
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
Thursday 31st – Crane Valley Golf Club, Verwood, Dorset

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
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

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 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

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