Blind golf is a team game comprising of a visually impaired player and a sighted guide or caddy. They follow the same rules that all golfers follow with a few minor adjustments. (R&A Rule 25)
The player, once set up, gets comfortable and makes the swing or putt just like any other golfer.
The guide is the players eyes and describes how the ball is sitting, the distance to the hole, hazards, bunkers and direction. They line up the player and club. Once the ball is hit they describe how the ball fly’s and the result. On the putting surface they line up the putt.
To become a playing member for EWBG and participate in their tournaments you simply need to be registered Severely sight impaired/ Blind (CVI), love people and are passionateabout golf.
EWBG recognises some sight categories B1 – B3 ranging from no perception of light (B1) to less severe loss , but affecting central vision , (looking straight ahead , Visual acuity) and or peripheral fields (looking to the side, Field testing). These are defined by the IBGA and used only in their sponsored events (IBGA LINK)
