Announcement (17/Jan) * Updated 5th of February 2009 * D-Volleyball have invited you all to: SITTING VOLLEYBALL To be held GOODWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE 32-42 Rosa Street, Goodwood. SUNDAY 8th FEBRUARY 2009 COMMENCING 11.30am The volleyball scheduled for the 8th Feb is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions, the next meeting is planned for the 22nd Feb. Please contact Heather Brown on 8272 1495. Click here for flyer

 

23rd January 2009 Just a short note to bring to your attention:   In November we had the SA Open; one of the competitors (a guy named Kevin Pugh from Queensland) struggled with a great deal of pain.   Kev being the nice person he is, never complained to anyone; he just got on with it, but on his return home he went to his doctor. They rushed him into hospital, and the end result was the amputation of two toes.   I'm pleased to say that Kev through great support from his wife and his own determination has pulled through with flying colours; he is moving forward.   Kev, I admire your determination and your courage and, on behalf of the members of SAAGA, we wish you and your family all the very best. Your strength and determination is acknowledged and you are, in my opinion, what Amputee Golf is all about.   Kind regards,   Gary Hart President   S.A.A.G.A

 

Announcement (21/Jan) Sailability have invited you all to: SAILING To be held ADELAIDE SAILING CLUB Barcoo Road, West Beach. Starting SUNDAY 18th JANUARY 2009 COMMENCING 12pm Click here for flyer

 

 

Announcement 23rd December 2008 Hello everybody, I would like to thank everybody who participated in the 1st South Australian Amputee Golf Open. As I have said before in regards to the the participant's e-mails, it was a great success. As you know, we have a forum, where it is requested of your good selves that you go on there and add your comments on what we can offer you in regards to the game of golf. Over the last 2 weeks, there have been e-mails going to and fro between QAGA, NSW Inc. (AAG), Limbs 4 Life and SAAGA. This is all very good, but we have a forum for everybody, and I have asked on numerous occasions what I (Gary Hart) can do to make things better for Australian amputee golfers. I believe myself and each state where there is a golf association, as well as Limbs 4 Life, are here to be of service for all concerned. Myself, I have not replied to any of these e-mails simply because I need to know from you all (amputees) what you require from each association or governing body which includes golf. So I urge everybody that is a part of amputee golf in Australia to please get involved with the forum, and let us know in which ways I/we can be of service to you. In SA I am about to start the First Swing Golf Clinics in Adelaide, but also taking the First Swing Golf Clinics to SA country regions, so amputees of SA will have the opportunity in the country and city to participate in mini tournaments leading up to the 2nd South Australian Amputee Open in November. This venture will also include a tournament and clinics close to the border of Victoria prior to the SA and Victorian opens. Please keep a close eye on the calendar and new flash sections. I look forward to hearing from you in the new year. Kind regards, Gary Hart President   S.A.A.G.A

 

Announcement 22nd December 2008 Hello everybody; Gary here. Just a brief note. On the 19th of December, the South Australian Amputee Golf Association were invited to participate in a Scout's Australia Day 4-ball Ambrose event (able-bodied people). We were fortunate to come runner-up with a score of 51.3 (winning score 51). The SAAGA team consisted of Stephanie Na (captain), Rodney Coombe (B/K), Chris Crichton (B/E), Gary Hart (A/K). The day was a great success. It was held under the watchful eye of Warren Mercer, club professional at the Grange Golf Club and technical advisor to S.A.A.G.A.. Local co-ordinator Ashleigh Thomson, Scouts Australia (SA Branch), did a tremendous job and we will be working closely together in the future encouraging junior scouts of the future to come out and join us in our First Swing Golf Clinics. Great job; well done Ashleigh. Stephanie Na, who as you all know played in our Pro-Am Celebrity Day and is the ambassador to the South Australia Amputee Golf Association, will depart from our shores just after Christmas to participate in the European qualifying school where I'm sure she'll be successful. Stephanie has just been voted Australian Amateur Women's Golfer of the Year, and represents SA with great dignity and pride. Stephanie has all the attributes and personality to go all the way in her chosen profession. On a closing note, I would like to congratulate Stephanie, Rod and Chris, and admire the way you represented S.A.A.G.A.. Stephanie, I wish you all the success that can be bestowed upon you, and I thank you so much for your time and consideration in supporting me and my venture with the South Australian Amputee Golf Association/First Swing Golf Clinics. Kind regards, Gary Hart President   S.A.A.G.A

 

Announcement 2nd December 2008 Hello to everybody, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members, sponsors and supporters a Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year. The First Swing Golf Clinics will start up again early January 2009. Please keep an eye on the calendar. There will also be extra tournaments being run leading up to the second S.A. Amputee Golf Open in November. I shall also be taking the First Swing Golf Clinics to S.A. Country regions to encourage other amputees and odd-bods. This will allow us to join forces and have a city v. country competition. This will also include our juniors, as I will also be encouraging juniors out to the First Swing Golf Clinics in the country regions. Wishing you all the best for the new year. Kind regards, Gary Hart President   S.A.A.G.A

 

27th October 2008 I would like to thank Sally and the team at O.P.S.A. for offering their support for the first South Australian Amputee Golf Open. It is much appreciated on behalf of the Amputees. Gary Hart President South Australian Amputee Golf Association

 

Announcement 6th October 2008 Hi Everybody, For you good people of the First Swing Golf Clinics at Adelaide Shores - On the 18th and 25th of October, we will be going out onto the main golf course where the SA Open will take place. This is so you can have a first-hand look at what you will be facing in your first South Australian Amputee Golf Open. We will play an Ambrose competition, which will include the juniors. So, I request that you get in touch with me regarding your availability on these two weekends. I need to know the numbers so I can get the golf carts and book the tee-off times. This is an experience that I suggest you shouldn't miss, but mainly it will be a great, fun day. Please call me ASAP to book in. Kind regards, Gary Hart President   S.A.A.G.A

 

1st October 2008 Just a gentle  reminder: 6 days to go to get your entry form in for the first South Australian Amputee Golf Open at Adelaide Shores Golf Park. Be there or be square. A great time to be had by all. Please don't miss out on an exciting time. Gary Hart President   S.A.A.G.A

 

1st October 2008 Junior Golf Tournament is on the 4th of November at Adelaide Shores. Please go to the home page to download your entry form. Gary Hart President   S.A.A.G.A

 

18th September 2008 This is an important announcement - Mr. James Burgess will be the official photographer and filmer of the first South Australian Amputee Golf Open. James will be on hand from 8:30 AM from the 4th to the 7th of November. This will also include the presentation dinner of the Pro/Am Celebrity Golf Day on Wednesday the 5th of November at the Avant Garde Function Centre, Marion. James will also be taking photographs and filming at the Comfort INN Haven Marina on Friday the 7th of November, which is the official presentation dinner of the SA Amputee Golf Open. Thank you James for your support and dedication. Kinds regards, Gary Hart President   S.A.A.G.A

 

10th September 2008 Hello you good people, just as a reminder: if you are requiring a practice round at Adelaide Shores Golf Park on the Tuesday the 4th November -   Please Phone Simon Hollitt or Gareth Jones on 08 8356 4811 tell them you're playing in the Open to get the special rates, which will be $15 for the round and $20 for the Golf Cart. Of course if you share the cart it will only be $10 each.   Gary Hart President   S.A.A.G.A

 

7th September 2008 Hello Members, Guests and First Swing Golf Participants, In an effort to bring you an enjoyable Web Site, you will see it has been revamped. There is now a music section at the top of the Home Page which consists of good Aussie music. There are 4 songs to choose from and they will run whilst you browse the site. You can stop, fast forward or just go to the next tune. I have also added flags at the side of the Home Page which will take you to various golf Tournaments around the world and in Australia. When you click on a flag it will take you to that particular Country's or State's Tournament details. I hope to have them in date order and as a Tournament gets closer, it's flag will flash. The Forum section has also been updated to make it a little easier to read and you will notice it is in the Aussie green and gold. Also, there is a Gallery which can be used to post your tournament photo's and an up to date video section. I will endeavour to keep striving to keep this site updated and interesting for your viewing. Gary Hart President S.A.A.G.A.

 

30th August 2008 It gives me great pleasure to announce that Pete Ormsby, Simon Hollitt and Gareth Jones, the Adelaide Shores Golf Park team, are going to make sure that all carts we will be using for the Tournament will have GPS Fitted. This is to make things a little more Professional, and also for the convenience of our competitors in the 1st South Australian Amputee Golf Open, to be played at Adelaide Shores Golf Park.    The Adelaide Shores Golf Park team is really going out of their way to make sure that this Tournament is totally enjoyable, and that the service being offered is second to none. That little bit of extra service is what our participants appreciate.    So again - Pete, Simon and Gareth, I thank you for your support and dedication.   Gary Hart President South Australian Amputee Golf Association.

 

It gives me great pleasure to announce that five of Australia's finest Amputee Golfers will participate in a demonstration prior to the Junior Tournament on the Tuesday 4th November.  These Athletes will demonstrate there talents on the driving range before our young guns take to the Golf Course for their Tournament.   The Golfers will be:   Geoff Nicholas (NSW) Below Knee   Shane Luke      (NSW) Above Knee.   Steve Prior      (NSW) Below Elbow.   Ben Field          (QLD) Below Knee   Ben Tullipan       (QLD) Double Amp.   Please go to our profile section to read up on these amazing Golfers.   Gary Hart President   S.A.A.G.A

 

It gives me great pleasure to Announce the following, that my Sponsors are willing to support me and Amputee Golf in each State that has an Amputee Golf Association, it's just another way that I'm trying to make it beneficial to all concerned and offer support, for further information, please contact me. and keep looking in the Specials and News Flash sections.    You will see there is a form for membership on the home page. Many of our sponsors offer our members discounts in SA for using their services. To view these specials just click on ‘specials’ at the top of the homepage. To get the benefit of these specials you just have to produce your membership card to qualify. For interstate members, you too will have access to some specials. So far, the interstate sponsors include Kitchen Connection, Tailors of Distinction, Silver Fleece, Events Corp Signage, Otto Bock, Ossur and David Golf who are all happy to be a part of Amputee Golf in Australia. This also depends on which state you live in for some of the specials. The Courtyard Marriott in QLD also offers a discount to members on presentation of your membership card – why not take advantage and get away for some R&R. They have also offered to support Q.A.G.A. for their Tournament next year as well as their monthly golf days. To become a member, please download the membership form on the home page and send it in to the South Australian Amputee Golf Association.   Kind Regards   Gary Hart President   South Australian Amputee Golf Association

 

For our overseas competitors flying in from the Japanese Open or the New Zealand Open to compete in the South Australian Open. You have shown concern regarding the time lapse from the SA Open 4th - 7th November to the Victorian Open 27th - 28th November.   I have set in place the chance through one of our great sponsors, Courtyard Marriott, Surfers Paradise Qld, that you be able to take advantage as a member of  S.A.A.G.A  ( FORMS ON THE HOME PAGE ) the great deal they are offering us. Please contact Simon Black, all the details are on the web site. Take a look in specials.   Further to this, Q.A.G.A have kindly offered to assist in any possible way to organise a couple of golf days, this of course is to make your stay in Australia as enjoyable as possible, please keep in mind Adelaide and Coolangatta Airports are International.   Please don't hesitate to contact me for further details.   I look forward to seeing you all in Adelaide on the 4th November.   Gary Hart President SA Amputee Golf Association

 

OK, It's official, The Right Honourable Michael Wright MP.   MINISTER FOR RECREATION, SPORT AND RACING.   Will be in attendance on the 6th November at Adelaide Shores Golf Park to open the 1st South Australian Amputee Golf Open.   It is with great pleasure that I make this announcement, your time and support is appreciated Mr Wright.   I look forward to you hitting the first ball off, of the 1st Tee.   Gary Hart President   South Australian Amputee Golf Association

 

The Junior Tournament will take place on the 4th November on the Executive 60 Course Adelaide Shores Golf Park, Tee off time will be 9.00 am. The Trophy Presentation for the Juniors will be at the Avant Garde Function Centre, Marion Rd. This will be at the same time as the Pro/Am Celebrity Presentation Dinner on the 5th November. It would be great if all you good people competing in the Open could get behind the Junior event and show a bit of morale and support before you go out on your practice round.

 

Another great addition to our web site, we have the Forum section, which is been used quite regularly, we now have a Gallery Section under the Forum.   This is there for you to have some fun with, but also add your photo's of your Tournament and photo's of the City's the events are to be played in, as you will see, there are a few of Adelaide, South Australia. Go to Gallery

 

Further to the kind sponsorship that Active Mobility SA are offering, they have kindly donated a mobility Scooter to anybody getting a hole in one on a chosen par 3 on the two days of the SA Open Thank you very much Gary Hart President SA Amputee Golf Association

For Partners of the Amputees competing in the SA Open, as an option, you are invited to play in the Pro/Am Celebrity day.
 The Cost of this will be $50 and if you require a shirt it will be an added $50, could you please make it clear on the registration form when your partner is submitting the form as to your preference. 
 This is separate from the original entry form, for example, Competitors plus partners attending dinner functions $300.00, the BBQ is free on registration night.
 If you decide the partner wants to be involved in the Pro/Am Celebrity day, with shirt it will be $400.00. without shirt $350.00.
 And remember to add your shirt size, Male or Female and the preference of long or short sleeved.
 Please add this to the entry form on a separate piece of paper.

It gives me great pleasure to announce more great backing from South Australian Businesses, we have, Adam Internet, Active Mobility S.A.  Poolside, Glenelg Pool supplies S.A and Bank S.A (Glenelg Branch).
 
Please keep an eye on our sponsors area for there links, and most certainly keep a close watch on the specials section that these good people are offering. Remember keep an eye on the News Flash section.
 
Thank you so much for your support.

As a courtesy to all Competitors we will be adding to the S.A Amputee Golf Open a Novice section, this will be for people without an official Handicap as well as for our Newer Amputee's, It will give a greater chance for everyone concerned to get amongst the Trophy's.

 

Please visit our Albums section and take a look at the Inspirational People slide show, this now has music attached, this runs with the slide show. click here

 

 
It gives me great pleasure to announce to our Members and participants of the First Swing Golf Clinics, that the Courtyard Marriott, Surfers Paradise are offering  special discounts to any of you that may want to get away for a few days of R & R.
 
I myself can highly recommend it, I'm fortunate to have stayed there on more than one occasion, the freindlyness of the staff is exceptional, they are kind and very considerate towards the needs of an Amputee, this goes from Concierge,The Front Desk, all Managers and the service in the Restaurant is Excellent.
 
I urge you to take these kind people up on there offer and feel confident that the service you will receive is the best.
 
I would like to thank Simon, George and San jay for there kind input.
 
On behalf of the Amputee's, thank you
 
Gary Hart
President
 
South Australian Amputee Golf

 
Further to the great deals that Comfort Inn Haven Marina are offering, they have so kindly come up with an extra $5.00 discount on any bookings for the Amputee's that are competing in the South Australian Amputee Golf Open in November.
 
I would like to take this opportunity to again thank Cassandra and her team for there generous contribution and support of the S.A Open, a special thanks also goes out to Shelagh as well.
 
Thank you on behalf of the Amputee's
 
Gary Hart
President
 
South Australian Amputee Golf

 
It gives me great pleasure to announce that Mr Graham Cornes has offered to be the Patron of the SA Amputee Golf Association.  He is a man who is not only highly respected in the South Australian community but also Australia wide.  His contribution to sport has been immense and with his knowledge and outlook on life he will be of great value to the disabled/amputee participants of the First Swing Golf Clinics.  I have known Graham for some years now through playing football (soccer) and he has always shown plenty of determination, drive and courage in everything he sets out to achieve.   I know these attributes will work well with all of our members that show the same spirit.
 
Welcome aboard Graham and thank you.  I look forward to working with you.
 
Gary Hart
President
SA Amputee Golf

 

Please take a look in our News Area, in the section of the drop down box 'Volunteers Wanted'
 

For all Competitors of the South Australian Amputee Golf Open When filling in your entry form, could you please add if you require a long or short sleeve shirt. Any extra shirts to be ordered will be at a cost of $50

Will keep you all updated.

Regards
Gary Hart
President.
South Australian Amputee Golf