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AN EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Blind Golf Australia has created a new sight category to support players who do not necessarily qualify to play with us under the current International Blind Golf Association B3 Classification Criteria.

This category of player will be known for the time being as Category B4X.

It was devised to cater to golfers who fall through the cracks of the current system and will allow them to play and compete in their own category.

BGA sees this as a great opportunity to become part of our growing family and play golf in a supportive environment with other people who live with a significant eye condition.

B4X Category Eligibility

• In receipt of or eligible for the DSP/Blind Pension or unable to hold a current drivers licence due to poor eyesight.

• Can not play golf unassisted or unaided. Confirmation would be required in terms of medical evidence in the form of a letter from an appropriate medical professional.

• A current IBGA CLASSIFICATION FORM will also need to be provided indicating current level of vision.

• Any participants classified in the B4X category would not be eligible to:

1) gain Order Of Merit points

2) represent Australia at any IBGA tournament or IBGA World Championships

3) win any category of a BGA event other than their own specific B4X category.

• No prizes maybe awarded in B4X category unless there is a minimum of 2 participants.

• A B4X participant may play in the IBGA HANDA Australian Open however they are not eligible for the free sponsored accommodation due to the IBGA's National Tournament sponsorship rules and conditions.

If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to reach out and BGA looks forward to welcoming a whole new group of people to the great game of golf.

Videos

David Blyth's achievement recognised on golf.com.au

91 year old David Blyth claimed the Blind Golf Victoria Masters at Rosebud Country Club last week.

His feat was recognised on the Golf Australia website - follow the link below to read the article on the website.

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