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9-2-08
ROLLING GREEN GC BECOMES ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
Announcing Rolling Green Golf Club as our new host course for all community adults, juniors and Veterans adaptive golf programs, clinics, leagues, tournaments, and events. Now with single rider adaptive golf cars, owned by AGFA, on Rolling Green property, they invite everyone with an accessibility need to come experience the great game of golf.
JUNE 2008
The UNITED STATES CONGRESS, and the VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, has responded to the AMERICAN VETERANS ADAPTIVE GOLF program. The program initiated last year with the Tampa Veterans Hospital and top polytrauma treatment center, has gained recognition as the model program for the rehabilitation and community re-entry process at VA and Military Hospitals across the nation.
Click here to read the letter from the Distinguished Gentleman, Congressman Michael H. Michaud of Maine's 2nd District and Senior Member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, as well as Veterans Health Sub Committee Chair.
YEAR-ROUND SATURDAY JUNIOR GOLF
Every Saturday at Bobby Jones Golf Complex 9:30am-11:30am.
Only $30.00 per Month per student!
Registration Form - On-line payment
5-17-08
"UNIQUE AIR SERVICES" VETERANS GOLF CLINIC
Armed Forces Day 2008 at Rolling Green Golf Club was the official "tee-off" for the Veterans Golf League held every Monday with FREE golf instruction at 4:45pm and GOLF at 5:30pm. Cost for 9 holes w/cart is only $12.00!
ALL Veterans and supporters are welcome by calling Bob West at 941-531-7060 or email: AVASTBOB26@yahoo.com
Click here to make a donation to help support our Veterans Golf programs and provide FREE golf equipment for our disabled Veterans. Sarasota Herald Tribune's Sports Columnist Mark Cardon, a Vietnam Veteran, joined us last Monday and tells his story. Click Here
4-19-08
See us on the official USGA Homepage!
The United States Golf Association staff recently visited our American Veterans Adaptive Golf program in Tampa and has posted the story on USGA.org Read it here
April 2008
Special Thanks to: TEE IT UP FOR THE TROOPS, Inc.
for sponsoring our Tampa AVAG SoloRider Golf Cars!
April 2008
3-26-08
TPC Tournament Story and Photos here
A special thank you to the Knights of Columbus Council 13307 and Fred Pupke, Tournament Director-board member for supporting our American Veterans Adaptive Golf program and making the TPC Prestancia golf tournament on March 11th such a great success.
2-12-08
FLORIDA GOLF MAGAZINE - Winter 2008 Issue
"Adaptive Golf is Growing The Game in Florida" By Joe Stine, Editor
1-23-08
Adaptive Golf is changing lives at James A. Haley VA Hospital
View Fox 13 News Video - Tampa Bay (Friday 1/11/08 weekly session)
Live coverage of the AVAG Community Clinic, November 10, 2007
1-18-08
Adaptive Golf Sarasota - JR Program Highlights
Oak Park School at Tatum Ridge Golf Links - Sarasota Herald Tribune
Photos link
1-16-08
AMERICAN VETERANS ADAPTIVE GOLF
Tampa Tribune article
SoloRider News
November 2007
AMERICAN VETERANS ADAPTIVE GOLF
November 9th and 10th with James A. Haley VA Hospital and
BlazeSports of Tampa Bay.
VIEW PRESS RELEASE
8-30-07
AFTER SCHOOL JR GOLF PROGRAMS - FALL '07
Enroll your "Junior Golfer" today for Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice and Northport 8-week after-school golf classes.
Registration info on Events Calendar page.
8-1-07
ADAPTIVE GOLF FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES DIRECTOR
PGA Member, David Windsor has been elected as the National Adaptive Golf Foundation of America Director. The mission of AGFA, originally founded by National Amputee Champion Sonny Ackerman, is to make golf available to everyone by conducting 2-day adaptive golf workshops to develop new adaptive golf chapters and continue programs.
6-30-07
ROTARY CAMP FLORIDA IN FULL SWING
The Rotary Camp Florida, (located in Brandon) which welcomes statewide organizations and groups of disabled juniors and young adults, has added adaptive golf for all campers! With specialized clubs and equipment, campers can now swing thru the newly designed 3-hole golf course between the lakes!
Florida Adaptive Golf, Inc. and the USGA (United States Golf Association)! Embracing our mission of enhancing the lives of persons with disabilities to improve their physical and personal well-being, the USGA has awarded us a one-year matching grant up to $50,000.00 to fund our 2007 programs. This matching grant means we must show financial contributions from local companies, individuals, and/or other organizations to receive any matching USGA funds in order to successfully launch our many planned adaptive golf programs. Your support is greatly needed and appreciated!
HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota sponsored a "Community Adaptive Golf Workshop" in conjunction with Florida Adaptive Golf, Inc. on September 19th at Bobby Jones Golf Complex. FREE to anyone with a physical disability living in the surrounding communities, the FLAG instructors, volunteers, and therapists provided adaptive golf instruction and education to all participants. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a great experience for all!
Florida Adaptive Golf moves to Bobby Jones Golf Complex!
After six successful seasons of conducting weekly programs, community clinics and workshops at Foxfire GC in Sarasota, FL, The Florida Adaptive Golf program will now operate at Bobby Jones Golf Complex. (Foxfire Golf Club was sold on July 10, 2006 and closed all golf operations to develop real estate.)
David Windsor, PGA of America Member, is voted the recipient of The "Junior Golf Leader" award for the entire North Florida PGA Section and is nominated for the national award. Congratulations to David!
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