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While an array of tournament sponsorships capture the headlines around the world, the real impact of ISPS Handa can be discovered at the grass roots of the game where its support is making a huge difference to the sporting enjoyment of blind and disabled golfers.
One of the most exciting developments has been ISPS Handa’s funding of an innovative academy programme in association with The PGA which is training its professionals to specialise in coaching blind and disabled golfers.
Launched in conjunction with ISPS Handa’s sponsorship of the ISPS Handa PGA Seniors Championship, the programme has already made an impact at grass roots golf.
To date 41 PGA professionals have taken part in five coach workshops to learn the special skills required and a further seven workshops are planned for the remainder of 2012. The workshops have been taking place at Clumber Park Hotel and Spa, Stonebridge, The Bristol, Slaley Hall and Drivetime Driving Range.