Vision-Inclusive Golf in Local Communities Around the World.
A global community of blind golf groups providing local and international experiences that enrich lives and bring lifelong benefits.
From local greens to international dreams
The inclusive environment fostered by World Blind Golf encourages visually impaired individuals to actively participate in the sport, thereby reaping the rewards of a balanced, active lifestyle. Through golf, our players experience a sense of accomplishment, community, and joy, all of which contribute significantly to overall health and happiness.
Blind Juniors
The World Blind Golf Junior Programme is an investment in the future of Blind and Vision Impaired Golf, offering a supportive, inclusive environment, it allows blind and visually impaired juniors to learn, grow, and excel in golf. This programme focuses on skill development, sportsmanship, and the joy of golf, empowering young players to shine.
Virtual Tournaments
Sighted, blind and vision-impaired golfers can play and compete in international World Blind Golf tournaments at their local courses, eliminating the need for travel. This innovative approach opens up a world of competition, making international golf accessible to all, anytime, anywhere.
- Play in World Blind Golf international tournaments from your local golf course.
- Local clubs can host their own virtual international tournament from their local community club.
- Scores and courses matched thru the magic of AI.
- Social. Players can link with video calls.
- Free for all local World Blind Golf community clubs.
- Local clubs keep 100% of the revenue from registration fees – fund your next local tournament.
Blind Golf Education
World Blind Golf’s education program, through its guidebook “Helping Blind Golfers,” offers an invaluable resource for caddies and support workers. It includes a detailed 12-week skill-building program, tailored to enhance the golfing experience for visually impaired players, fostering understanding and effective assistance on and off the course.
World Class Tournaments
World Blind Golf’s international tournaments, expertly organised in partnership with national golf associations, offer a premier experience for visually impaired golfers. Emphasising skill and sportsmanship, these events draw participants from around the world. Through a collaboration with “Golf Genius,” the tournaments boast PGA-tour quality scoring and live leaderboards, enhancing the competitive atmosphere. This commitment to excellence ensures each tournament is a memorable and professionally managed event, enriching the experience for players and spectators alike.
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”Playing blind golf has been a game changer for me. My coach and caddy are great and I have lots of new friends.
Mai ShureLogan, Qld
”Seeing my child laughing on the golf course, the joy and friendship in every game, is truly heartwarming.
Jo DonyonMother
A KINGDOM OF OPPORTUNITY FOR BLIND ATHLETES
Experience: Thai Blind Golf
Highlight Reel 3:20
Experience footage from of the first ever live TV broadcast of an International Blind Golf Tournament.
TV Feature 6:30
DonegalTV’s feature story on the Thailand Blind Open at Laem Chabang International Golf Course in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible to play?
If you require any type of support to play golf, you are welcome to play World Blind Golf tournaments and social games.
- Legally-blind
- Legally-partially-sighted
- Any type of physical or mental disability
- Vision-impaired
- Fully-sighted
Note: Major prize divisions are only open to legally-blind and legally-partially sighted individuals.
Do you use different rules?
NO. We use the same rules as regular golf.
However blind golfers can ground their club in a hazard and caddies are allowed to stand in the line of a putt.
How can I start?
Get in touch with World Blind Golf and we will put you in touch with a local community blind golf group near you.
