First Swing Program
Probably one of our biggest successes at SADGA so far, (and the one we are most proud of) is our First Swing Program. The First Swing Program is a series of clinics at participating schools across South Africa for disabled children and youth - focusing not only on golf but on rehabilitation through golf as well.
The program is designed to introduce disabled children to golf; and through golf to vital life skills and broad exposure to golf related industries such as the hospitality, golf course management and PR industries.
What it means
- Children with physical disabilities receive golf coaching and are given the chance to participate in different golf events.
- Children with severe, physical disabilities that would never be able to play a round of golf on a regulation golf course are also taught the basics of golf in order to enhance muscle movement and to get a chance to enjoy an outdoor sport activity. We encounter children that cannot take part in any other sport because of the severity of their disability, but because golf, at the stage where they take part in, is not very physical, the result is that we have children that can take part in a sport for the first time – a feat that is very, very important to them.
- A golf career guidance programme where SADGA brings the children in contact with various career opportunities in golf.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modified Golf
SADGA found a growing need and request from our participating schools for a new level in our program to be introduced: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modified Golf.
We now have 3 levels (Level 1,2,3) covering Therapeutic Modified Golf for the Disabled as well as two more Levels (Level 4 & 5) for the more advanced golfers.
Each level will consist of either or both = Sensory (Blind and Deaf) as well as Physically Disabled, including both Adults and Juniors.
Level 1
For severely disabled Juniors who cannot leave the school for sport. SADGA will bring the sport to them by setting up modified golf environments in the schools hall.
Level 2
For the slightly less severe which will take place on school fields and putting greens where possible.
Level 3
For Juniors that can complete 9 holes of regular golf and/or complete a mashie course.
Level 4
For golfers who have managed to get a SAGA (SA Golf Association) official golf handicap and will take part in the SA Disabled Golf Open.
Level 5
For the most talented golfers who have single figure SAGA official golf handicaps and who will compete Nationally and Internationally.
Clinics
Clinics
North West Province
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Limpopo
Orangedene GC
Talent
Godfrey Baloyi
Mpumalanga
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Northern Cape
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Ekurhuleni
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Border
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KwaZulu-Natal
Coach
Sandile MsimangoAnton Steyn
First Swing Programs
RP Moodley
Mason Lincoln
Open Air
Coach Anton Steyn
Weekly Level 4 Group Sessions at Cato Ridge GC
Kwathintwa School Group A
Kwathintwa School Group BSt Christophers
Talent
Emil Maehler
Jabu Price Moore
Eastern Province
Head Coach
Graeme WhalesAssistant Coaches
Sean Lottering
Tyler WattFirst Swing Programs
Reubin Birin School
Lonwabo School
Cape Recife School
Cheshire HomeWeekly Level 4 Group Sessions at Port Elizabeth GC
Bloemfontein
Head Coach
Jaco NeethlingFirst Swing Programs
Martie Du Plessis L 1Martie Du Plessis L 2
Weekly Level 4 Group Sessions at Tempe GCSchool Leavers - Thuesday & Fridays
Talent
Enrique Van Wyk
Jaco Lumley
Ano
New Deaf - 2016
Cape Town
Head Coach
Benjamin MinnieAsstants - Daren Hanekom and Charles Williams
ASTRA Level 1-2, Rushdi Sylvestor, Doreen and Ben Africa,
First Swing Programs
Astra School Group A
Astra School Group B
Astra School Group C
Eros School
Filia School
Paarl School
Thembaletu
Noluthando Group A
Noluthando Group BDominican School
Swing Fit Weekly Sessions for Level 4-5 Golfers
Worcestor
De La Bat - College - Currently Close
Coach:
Daren HanekomClive Beukes
First Swing Programs
Eden School for the Disabled
De La Bat School
Blind Institute - Institute for the blind
Nuwe Hoop
Weekly Level 4 Group Sessions at Riverside & Worcestor GC
George
Head Coach
Carlo KokFirst Swing Programs
Carpe Diem A
Carpe Diem B
Weekly Level 4 Group Sessions at the Golf course
Central Gauteng
Head Coach:
Andrew CorthingCoach
Carmia Van Wyk
June Nichol School
First Swing Programs
Forestown
WesRand School Boys
WesRand School Girls
Hope School
Weekly Level 4 Group Sessions at the Golf course
Level 5 Training
FSP Coaches Training
St Vincent School for the deafGauteng North
Head Coach
Willie Van ZylAssistant Coach
Mishack RamakgofuFirst Swing Programs
Alma Group A
Alma Group B
Alma Group C
Alma Group D
Filadelfia School for the Deaf
IterelingCoach
Carmia Van Wyk
Princehof School
Pretoria School - Group 1
Pretoria School - Group 2
Coach
Elsabe Hefer
Talent
Joliam Momberg
Christiaan Maasdorp