A North West Golf Academy is appealing for people with disabilities, and the organisations that represent them, to come to a Free Golf Taster Session on a family-run golf course this Thursday, the 22nd June 2023.
Southport Golf Academy has been named by England’s Disabled Golf Association (DGA) as the Region’s officially accredited centre for Disabled Golf.
The accolade follows intensive investment by the Academy and its staff in both supporting disabled golfers with tailored training packages, and providing them with the facilities and access they need to enjoy the sport.
At a launch event this week, to celebrate the achievement, Richard Carpenter, who runs the nine-hole facility with his wife, Gail, and Professional golf coach son, James, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been named as the DGA centre for golf in North West England.
“We’ve already seen the rewards that engaging with golf can offer those with disabilities and the people who support them. What we want to do now is build on that by bringing more people and more organisations into the game.”
England Golf, the Disabled Golf Association, and professional golf coaches will all be on hand for Thursday’s Free Taster Sessions at the Academy with details on how to register an interest or book a place available at www.southport-golf.co.uk (look for the Disability Golf Taster Day).
“It doesn’t matter whether someone is challenged by a physical or a mental disability,” said Richard. “We have seen, at first hand, how golf can change lives for the better.”
Amputees, stroke survivors, dementia sufferers and those with learning difficulties are all already benefiting from the new facilities with both professional and volunteer support on hand to help them as they enjoy the game.
“This is the most rewarding part of my job,” said golf professional James. “I just love it when I see the pleasure people are getting from the sport and the happiness it brings.”
The Disabled Golf Association’s Neil Patrick said at the launch: “Southport Golf Academy has been absolutely outstanding. We would love anyone with either mental or physical disabilities to come down, with a carer if they want, and have a fun day hitting a few balls. There’s no pressure. We just want people to enjoy themselves.”
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