A group of disabled golfers and their coaches visited the prestigious Machrihanish Golf Club recently, following an invitation from the PGA Professional Ken Campbell and the Club Council.

A very challenging course awaited the players from the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership who travelled from several parts of Scotland.

The two day trip to the area, for the SDGP culminated in their visit to the club, initially in some very non-seasonal weather which initially threatened their game. However, after a slight delay, in a very warm and welcoming clubhouse, the group got going on this very attractive links course.

Bill Dickman, one of the SDGP Coaches, said, “Some of the holes were a real challenge, with long drives to reach the fairway and directly into the wind, but with such beautiful surroundings and a fantastic layout, what a great course to play. Traditional links golf at its best!”.

The winning team was made up of Bob Drysdale of Tayport, Gordon Dickson of Edinburgh, John McCue of Renfrew and the Revd John of Kirkcaldy. Close behind them in second was Bill Dickman of Kinghorn, Jim Gales of Springfield, Stuatt Tallach of Renfrew and Davie More of Edinburgh.

The next SDGP event is at Tulliallan Golf Club on Monday 7 September, which is closely followed by a PGA Training day at Wellsgreen in Kirkcaldy, a team match with the Elmwood Golfing Society and a match at Kinross Golf Club. Several other events will culminate in a Par-3 Championship in Edinburgh in October and more information can be found at www.sdgp.co.uk

SDGP Media Release courtesy of Jim Gales