The Handigolf Foundation
Golf for Disabled Players
 
 
Contact Details (2008 onwards)
emails and addresses of officers
 
 
History of UK Handigolf
our background story
 
 
Diary of Events 2010
this season's tournaments
 
 
Tournaments and Winners
who won what and when
 
 
The Paragolf Buggy
latest expensive buggy
 
 
How to put on a Tournament
Guidance for including Handigolfers
 
 
News Page
Detailed Results and Info sent to the site
 
 
Other Disabled Golf Associatons
 
 
Future Initiatives
plans and ambitions
 
 
Speed of Play
Do disabled golfers slow the game down ?
 
 
Our Handicap System
rules and amounts for adjusting allowances
 
 
HANDICAP LISTING
last update 6th October 2008
 
 
Minutes and Agendas of Meetings
Public accessible administration
 
 
last update
Feb 21st 2010 News items
 
 

How to put on a Tournament


There are very few special requirements

PARKING
Most Handigolfers require a double "nose to tail" parking bay as they usually tow their buggies in small trailers.They also need side space to get out of their cars into wheelchairs (unassisted).

PLAYING STANDARDS
We do not encourage players who are not ready for full size courses to enter competitions. They play off handicaps of 45 and below and we usually have Stableford scoring to allow picking up on problematic holes.

PLAYING PARTNERS
Three ball matches with two able bodied players and one Handigolfer work well.Assistance is rarely needed but help teeing up the ball and retrieving it from the hole or inaccessible locations speeds play up.

SPECIAL RULES
The R&A has published these for disabled golfers and our main difference is that it is possible to drop outside a bunker under a penalty of one shot.However most players elect to play from accessible bunkers.

Tees that have stairs or narrow tracks to them are problematic so get the Greenkeeper to mow a temporary tee for all players at a suitable location.

ACCESS TO CLUBHOUSE
Obviously ramps and wheelchair accessible toilets are preferred but do not let these issues prevent the event as Handigolfers are very adaptable.


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