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Through our unique talents as blind/visually impaired golfers, ABG Players strive to "Motivate, Inspire & Serve" All those who deal with the loss of sight

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If you have lost all or part of your sight and love the great game of golf, you are in the right place! As you explore the various pages of our website, we hope you will learn about the sport of Blind Golf and how it is played. The pages have been constructed through the use of assistive technology which enables those using screen-readers and screen magnification easy access. Please do not hesitate to contact ABG should you have any comments or concerns.

Who We Are

American Blind Golf (ABG) is a national 501 C3 non-profit golfing organization that promotes the game of golf for blind & visually impaired persons. American Blind Golf was founded on the principle of providing golfing opportunities while partnering with organizations that support local and national blind charitable endeavors.

National Press Release

San Antonio Express by Richard Oliver

Published Fall 2009

San Antonio blind-golf champion Bruce Hooper, who last fall captured the U.S. championship at Brackenridge Golf Course, is part of a group of blind and vision-impaired players who have formed a new organization.

Hooper, along with noted competitor Mark Arnold and others have broken away from the U.S. Blind Golf Association to compete under the banner of the newly created American Blind Golf.

The ABG will begin play this season with 50 players hailing from the United States and Canada.

The group's national championship will be held Oct. 10-14, again at Brackenridge. That title week will include the second annual "Fore the Blind" charity scramble, which will benefit the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind.

Hooper admits that the not-for-profit ABG was formed out of a disagreement with the established USBGA over membership and charity initiatives. The new organization, he said, will make fundraising and competition priorities.

"We want to get back to playing golf and enjoying each other's company," he said.

ABG will conduct two stroke-play events this year, including the California Blind Golf Classic in Lompoc, California, in September, and the national championship in San Antonio. Additionally, a modified Ryder Cup format will be utilized at the McCulloch Memorial Cup, which will pit teams from the United States and Canada in June at Wadsworth, Ohio.

"Our goal is to make American Blind Golf the best there is," said Hooper, a five-time national titlist. "We want people who want to help their community and play some golf."

ABG & USABA Announce Formal Partnership VIA Memorandum of Understanding

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September 21, 2010

The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) and American Blind Golf (ABG) are proud to announce a formal partnership that promotes blind golf for blind athletes. Since their founding in 1976, the USABA has been a Community Based Organization of the United States Olympic Committee. USABA is the leader in the promotion and organization of recreational and competitive sports for the blind and vision impaired in the United States. USABA directly participates in and promotes several sports including Goalball, Track and Field, Cycling, Skiing, Judo, and maintains professional relationships with other sports including Golf, Bowling and Beep Baseball.

"Many of our members are golf enthusiasts. Although we don't have golf expertise, we're certainly pleased to be able to make our members aware of ABG's passion for golf, their programs, events and community support initiatives." said Mark Lucas, USABA Executive Director.

ABG was founded in 2001 and has become the leader in golf tournaments for the blind and vision impaired. In 2011, ABG has four tournaments scheduled in the United States. Players will also compete in an international team event in Glasgow Scotland in July 2011. ABG has been partnered with charity organizations that have raised thousands of dollars by staging ABG Golf Tournaments.

Specifically, the USABA and ABG will provide their expertise to each other and will maintain their cooperation with each organization. "This partnership between the USABA and the ABG can only bring more sporting opportunities to people who are blind and vision impaired," said Mark Arnold, communications director of ABG.

The United States Association of Blind Athletes enhances the lives of blind and visually impaired people by providing the opportunity for participation in sports and physical activity. Additional funding to the camp for military applicants is available through USABA's Mission Vision program. For more information on USABA go to:

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