All Abilities program tees off at Curlewis Golf Club

CURLEWIS Golf Club has teed up a new program that will make the Bellarine golf region accessible for people with a disability.

Working with GenU and Golf Australia, the club has launched an All Abilities Golf Clinic featuring a ParaGolfer, an all terrain wheelchair that elevates users into a standing position to permit a conventional golf swing.

The initiative begins with a free come-and-try clinic on Friday June 7 for golfers with a disability at the Range @ Curlewis.

Golf Australia’s senior manager of inclusion Christian Hamilton said he was excited the entire region would become accessible for all golfers through the initiative.

“It’s the first time we have taken this approach with a partner such as GenU whereby we will be able to make an entire region accessible with the ParaGolfer able to move around local clubs and facilities,” Mr Hamilton said.

“And we couldn’t be more delighted that Curlewis is leading the charge to get everyone involved.”

genU chief executive officer Mike McKinstry said the innovative golf machine was an exciting development for golfers who were keen to get back on the course.

“We’re committed to enabling people with disability to live the life they choose, and the ParaGolfer is a great example of this,” Mr McKinstry said.

Curlewis Golf Club general manager Jamie Brigden said the team at Curlewis were both excited and proud to be offering the first of hopefully many All Abilities golf concepts.

“Our resident PGA Pro Steve Brodie is a fully credited All Abilities Coach and we are very much focused on inclusion and enjoyment – encouraging people to discover or reconnect with a game they love.

“Parents, carers and friends are all welcome to come along to the clinic.”

The All Abilities clinic will be held at The Range @ Curlewis from 2pm to 4pm.

To book a spot, contact Katie Bourke at genU on email [email protected] or via phone at 0488 100 074.