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Media releases Le Meilleur Horizons Golf Resort To Host National Amputee Championships Thursday, 15 March 2007 The
Australian Amputee Golf Open will be contested at Le Meilleur Horizons from
March 19 culminating in a presentation dinner with special guest Brett Ogle on
Friday March 23. This
event is the first time in the events four year history that it is being played
in NSW, the previous three tournaments have been held at the Coolangatta Tweed
Heads Golf Club. Inaugural
winner Geoff Nicholas playing of a handicap of two will be playing alongside two
time champion Shane Luke. Amongst others in the field to watch include 2006 NSW
and QLD open champion Stephen Prior. The
event also features numerous special contenders including Sid Henderson (Double
below knee amputee) playing in his 3rd championship and Ben Tullipan
a Richard
Jumrukovski, Le Meilleur Horizons head professional is looking forward to
welcoming the players to the resort, “The tournament is shaping up to be an
excellent week of golf, the players in this tournament are an inspiration to all
players of the game, to have the determination and perseverance to continue with
the game and achieve quality results even when the game can get frustrating.” Event
Organiser Steve Smith said “Our association is run to involve amputees in the
great game of golf with an approach of being involved with a group of people
that have suffered a similar obstacle in what life can dish out.” Tee
times are from 10am daily during the week, with the draws announced the week
prior to the event. |
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