Barbados offers adaptive golf programs that allow people of varying abilities, including those who are deaf, blind, have limited mobility or are amputees, to enjoy the game of golf. The document outlines categories of adaptive golf like limited mobility golf using adaptive golf carts and equipment. It also discusses blind golf tournaments and the origins of deaf golf tournaments. Resources for adaptive golf equipment and associations are provided so Barbados has potential to host regional adaptive golf tournaments and attract visitors with accessibility packages that include golf and other island attractions.

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Adaptive Golf in Barbados
Whether disembarking from a cruise ship or flying into Barbados on an all-
inclusive holiday to enjoy the sun, sand and sea, there should be something
for everyone and that includes golf! Whether you are hearing impaired/deaf,
blind , have limited vision, limited mobility or you are an amputee, you can
still enjoy golf! Barbados has all the ingredients for a wonderful golf game .....
The Caribbean sun, lush tropical foliage, and aqua sparkling waters...just add
a few dashes of friendship and unlimited laughter and you have the recipe for
an unforgettable holiday!!
The origins of golf are much debated. However it is clearly one of a family
of similar ball games that were recorded across medieval Europe, and
many of the unique elements of golf evolved in the port towns around
eastern Scotland from the medieval period onwards.
The National Amputee Golf Association is one of many excellent accessible
golf associations who offer adaptive golf programs. The following are an
example of tournaments Barbados could potentially host.
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• National Senior Invitational Championship – Members over 50 yrs. of
age and 36 holes medal Play
• National Amputee Invitational Championship – 54 hold medal play.
• Celebrity/Amputee Tournament
• Assists in planning of the Robinson Cup – Ryder Cup format matches –
2 teams, U.S. and International.

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Categories of Adaptive Golf
Limited Mobility
Long after golfers lose the mobility and stamina they once had, they dream
of continuing to play the game they love and THEY CAN!!..... with Adaptive
Golf Carts and adaptive equipment....... thousands of golfers who are
enjoying the stable, comfortable and fun way to get back in the game and
what can be better than a round of golf in beautiful Barbados!!

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ADAPTIVE GOLF EQUIPMENT

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BLIND GOLF - “You don’t have to see it to Tee it”
Little did Clint Russell know that when he lost his sight in 1924 then
began playing blind golf in 1925, that he would be setting the platform
for the ever-growing and popular game of blind golf.
Today there are several sanctioned regional blind golf tournaments
which alternate locations between the United States and England.
Clearly, Barbados could provide a perfect setting for a blind golf
tournament which could be combined with an inviting package to
include the so many other wonderful attractions Barbados has to offer.
DEAF GOLF
Kevin Whalley,one of the founders of World Deaf Golf Federation
searched for 8 years for a deaf golf organization before forming of
WDGF in 1995.

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The 1st WDGC was held at Forest of Arden Country Club Resort in
Meriden, Warwickshire, England. Fifty-eight golfers from eight countries
met for the first time and participated in the event. The eight countries
were Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, South Africa,
Sweden, and the United States.
As with the blind golf, this would be a great opportunity for Barbados to
“show the world what it’s got” by proposing to have one or more of the
tournaments on it’s beautiful island in the sun.
Rules for Golfers with Disabilities
Resources
National Amputee Golf Association
11 Walnut Hill Rd
Amherst, NH 03031
info@nagagolf.org
http://www.nagagolf.org/
www.usblindgolf.com
www.worlddeafgolf.com
Adaptive Golf Equipment
www.uprightgolf.com
http://www.golf-country.com/adaptive_golf/Adaptive_Golf_Club.htm
www.solorider.com

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