YOU CAN GET INVOLVED!

Thank you for your inquiry about the United States Blind Golf Association (USBGA).  It's a great way to play golf with others who deal with the loss of sight.  You can get involved in the USBGA by joining as a playing member or as a support member.  The playing membership is for anyone that plays golf and is a totally blind (B-1) or vision impaired (B-2 or B-3) golfer.  The B-2 vision category is for those players who’s vision ranges from the ability to recognize the shape of a hand up to visual acuity of 20/600.  B-3 is for those players who's vision ranges from the visual acuity above 20/600 up to visual acuity of less than 20/200.  Support membership is comprised of professionals, coaches or anyone wanting to patronize blind golf in the United States.

?? The annual membership dues are $25.  All members of the USBGA, whether playing or support, receive "The Midnight Golfer" newsletter that keeps everyone informed on national and international golf events for both blind and vision-impaired golfers.  All playing members must have completed the doctor's form of the application, which deals with sight classification.  Blind  & vision-impaired golfers that want to compete in the National Championship must complete the section of the application dealing with qualifying scores.  Qualifying scores vary by sight category, three rounds of 125 or better for B1, 110 for B2, and 100 for B3 (Qualifying scores for women are 5 strokes more in each category).  Members are also eligible to play in international events sponsored by the IBGA (International Blind Golf Association).  You must be a member of the USBGA and have a valid IBGA handicap in order to play in International Blind Golf Association tournaments.

The United States Blind Golf Association adheres to the USGA "Rules of Golf."  The only recognized "rules modifications" allowed in blind golf by the USGA can be found in USGA Blind Golf Rules on our home page.

By becoming part of the USBGA you will help us spread the word about blind golf.  The loss of all or just some sight should not prevent juniors from learning golf or accomplished senior golfers from giving up the game.  The PGA tour says "Anything is Possible," and we are truly proof of it.  Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact any member of the Board.  Contact information is listed on the "Who to Contact" page.

Thank you again for your interest and

Remember, "You don't have to see it...to tee it!"

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Thursday, January 3, 2008