Article – 8 November 2022 EDUGOLF Partners Make Progress in Poland Mark Taylor EDGA’s Head of Development/Instruction & Education attended the EDUGOLF Partner meeting in Poland between 3 – 4 November On the 3rd and 4th of November 2022 the partners in the EDUGOLF project met for their fourth meeting in Warsaw, Poland, hosted by… Continue reading EDGA & EDUGOLF Partner meeting in Warsaw
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EDGA Development Team visit Spain following G4D @Valderama
The EDGA Development Team will visited the Real Spanish Federation of Golf (RFEG) between the 17 -18 October following the DP World Tour/G4D Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucia Masters. Mark Taylor, EDGA Head of Development, Instruction & Education worked collectively with both the RFEG and the PGA of Spain to deliver a two day coach education… Continue reading EDGA Development Team visit Spain following G4D @Valderama
EDGA @G4D BMW PGA Championship – Wentworth
The fifth event of the G4D Tour season provided an exciting start to the week, with the top ten players from the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD) taking on Wentworth Club’s West Course. Kipp Popert, who has a form of cerebral palsy called spastic diplegia that affects his lower body, claimed his third… Continue reading EDGA @G4D BMW PGA Championship – Wentworth
EDGA @Leuchie House with Aimi
Leuchie House have been exploring the introduction of golf sessions for guests, following an uplifting visit from Aimi Bullock, EDGA Development Director. The golf session was also attended by Alan Oliver, Participation Officer with Scottish Golf, who is also delighted to see Leuchie embracing a sport with such a deep connection to East Lothian. Aimi… Continue reading EDGA @Leuchie House with Aimi
EDGA359 project – Golf Canada/PGA of Canada
(September 1, 2022) – Golf Canada and the PGA of Canada are committed to providing opportunities for people with disabilities to experience the physical, psychological, and social benefits golf can offer. As part of this commitment, the national golf organizations have launched the EDGA 359 Pilot Project, presented by Golf Canada and the PGA of Canada, partnering… Continue reading EDGA359 project – Golf Canada/PGA of Canada
EDGA & European Tour group – G4D Staff training..
The EDGA Development Team were in action at the European Tour group’s Wentworth HQ in Surrey, England to deliver a two-hour session to DP World Tour staff as part of the ‘Lunch & Learn’ programme. The participants covered a range of topics to further enhance their knowledge of EDGA’s initiatives and values, as well as… Continue reading EDGA & European Tour group – G4D Staff training..
EDGA Development @G4D Tour Horizon Irish Open
The EDGA Development team were in action inside the @G4D Tour Horizon Irish Open at the stunning Mount Juliet resort in the County of Kilkenny, Ireland. The activation in collaboration with member country Golf Ireland and the local Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership, saw eight participants receive an introduction to the game with EDGA Head… Continue reading EDGA Development @G4D Tour Horizon Irish Open
EDGA & RSM increasing opportunities..
The EDGA development team visited two @RSMUK offices this week to deliver EDGA3 training to employees of both London and Birmingham branches. EDGA’s Head of development and PGA Fellow Professional; Mark Taylor implemented training to 23 employees of @RSMUK across the two venues, quoting “This training will give the attendees an opportunity to reach out… Continue reading EDGA & RSM increasing opportunities..
EDGA Coach Education in South Africa proves huge success..
ADLF, EDGA Mould Well-rounded Coaches Cape Town, 25 April 2022: The latest instalment of the ADLF EDGA Coaches Workshop was a resounding success with the assembled coaches becoming more well-rounded instructors. EDGA Head of Development Mark Taylor led proceedings and ensured that regardless of the coaches’ level of experience, the workshop was time well-spent. A number… Continue reading EDGA Coach Education in South Africa proves huge success..
EDGA Devopment Team makes second visit to South Africa
EDGA’s Head of Development and PGA Fellow Professional Mark Taylor will arrive in South Africa for phase two of the coach education and development support to EDGA member federation Golf RSA supported by the Alfred Dunhill Links Foundation. The visit will comprise of ups killing existing coaches and training a further 25 PGA of South… Continue reading EDGA Devopment Team makes second visit to South Africa