American Blind Golf
A Non-Profit 501 C3 Golfing Organization
"Motivate, Inspire & Serve!"
Page Updated Friday, February 9, 2024
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Through our unique talents as blind/visually impaired golfers, ABG Players strive to "Motivate, Inspire & Serve" All those who deal with the loss of sight Welcome If you have lost all or part of your sight and love the great game of golf, you are in the right place! As you explore the various pages of our website, we hope you will learn about the sport of Blind Golf and how it is played. The pages have been constructed through the use of assistive technology which enables those using screen-readers and screen magnification easy access. Please do not hesitate to contact ABG should you have any comments or concerns. American Blind Golf (ABG) is a national 501 C3 non-profit golfing organization that promotes the game of golf for blind & visually impaired persons. American Blind Golf was founded on the principle of providing golfing opportunities while partnering with
organizations that support local and national blind charitable endeavors.
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Players and their coaches are to observe proper golf etiquette at all times. Any abuse or disrespect of the American Blind Golf Association, fellow competitors, officials, spectators, employees of the host facility, or other persons conducting or attending an ABG sponsored event can be grounds for disqualification from the event, and possible rejection of entry for future ABG events. Such abuse may be verbal or physical or threat thereof and includes, but is not limited to: the use of obscene language, physical damage to property or equipment of the ABG or the host facility, and being under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances during a competitive round. |
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by Richard Oliver San Antonio Express Published Fall 2009 San Antonio blind-golf champion Bruce Hooper, who last fall captured the U.S. championship at Brackenridge Golf Course, is part of a group of blind and vision-impaired players who have formed a new organization. Hooper, along with noted competitor Mark Arnold and others have broken away from the U.S. Blind Golf Association to compete under the banner of the newly created American Blind Golf. |
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The group's national championship will be held Oct. 10-14, again at Brackenridge. That title week will include the second annual "Fore the Blind" charity scramble, which will benefit the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind. Hooper admits that the not-for-profit ABG was formed out of a disagreement with the established USBGA over membership and charity initiatives. The new organization, he said, will make fundraising and competition priorities.
"We want to get back to playing golf and enjoying each other's company," he said. ABG will conduct two stroke-play events this year, including the California Blind Golf Classic in Lompoc, California, in September, and the national championship in San Antonio. Additionally, a modified Ryder Cup format will be utilized at the McCulloch Memorial Cup, which will pit teams from the United States and Canada in June at Wadsworth, Ohio. "Our goal is to make American Blind Golf the best there is," said Hooper, a five-time national titlist. "We want people who want to help their community and play some golf." |
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