{"id":13,"date":"2021-06-21T18:24:15","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T18:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gator2002.temp.domains\/~ontarolf\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2024-03-04T19:34:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T00:34:15","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ontarioblindgolf.ca\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"13\" class=\"elementor elementor-13\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11d2f74a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11d2f74a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44c706a3\" data-id=\"44c706a3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-397dd554 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"397dd554\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><em><strong>&#8220;The events are fun, social, and for those that want to track their handicap and take extra steps to be competitive (follow stroke\/format of play, ensure courses meet handicap\/slope\/distance, etc.) that is also an option. The intention of OBG is to help foster a friendly and refreshing environment where people of all abilities are welcome; a chance to get some exercise, meet some great people, and to play to your own abilities and strengths.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>This page includes details about the upcoming events in 2024. There will be a couple of more events added potentially so keep checking in. OBG is also working on some lessons\/practice opportunities that might include some indoor facility training in the off season. You can contact an OBG Board Member for more details.<\/p><p>OBG is always looking for golf courses, across Ontario, with golfers in the region that would like to play locally, and host other OBG members at their home courses. If you have any ideas, or would like to help organize an event you are more than welcome to reach out to any of the OBG Board of Directors listed on the Contact Page, or contact the Outreach Directors, Kostantino Beltsis or Kevin Frost.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/arissvalley.com\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2024 Special Offer for any Ontario Blind Golf Members at Ariss Valley Golf &amp; Country Club!<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><em>2 for 1 green fees for OBG Member and their Coach to play. Golf cart would be an additional cost. Inform the fine folks at this beautiful course that you\u2019re a current member of Ontario Blind Golf (OBG) and they will take care of the rest. If you plan on playing on a weekend, please ensure you book after 2:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/victoriaparkgolf.com\/about-guelph-golf-course\/victoria-park-valley-guelph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Saturday, May 11 &#8211; Victoria Park Valley, Guelph<\/u><\/a><\/p><p><em>Victoria Park Valley Golf Club is a 27-hole, executive-length golf course built in 2012 to replace the old Victoria Park West Golf Club. Victoria Valley never lets OBG down. Great for golfers of all ages and skill levels. If the\u00a0sun is shining you are absolutely going to enjoy yourself.<\/em><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greensatrenton.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Saturday, June 8 &#8211; The Greens at Renton<\/u><\/a><br \/><em>The Greens at Renton was originally named the Nanticoke Golf Club, and was designed by Rene Muylaert and opened to the public in 1977 as an 18-hole course made up of two 9-hole sections. In 1999 The Greens at Renton purchased additional land adding another 9-holes that were designed by Dave Wray. Today, The Greens is the official home of <a href=\"https:\/\/blindgolfcanada.ca\">Blind Golf Canada,<\/a>\u00a0and will be hosting the World Blind Golf Championships in 2025.<\/em><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfoakridge.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Saturday, June 22 &#8211; Oakridge Golf Club, Port Perry<\/u><\/a><br \/><em>One of Ontario&#8217;s most beautiful courses, Oakridge Golf Club is also one of Ontario&#8217;s stunning mid-priced golf facilities. Par 71, with yardage ranging from 5,167-6,328. Best of class golf, signature friendly service, and a facility that is family owned and operated supporting OBG for many years. In fact, OBG has been honoured with Legacy status ensuring we have a home for decades to come.<\/em><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/blindgolfcanada.ca\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Saturday, July 7 &#8211; Tuesday July 9 &#8211; ISPS Handa Canadian Open Blind Golf Championship, Kimberley, BC<\/u><\/a><br \/><em>Every year the Canadian Open Blind Golf Championship has grown, ad this year is no different. It will be the largest event ever hosted in Canada, and promises to be a great event. Hosted at Bootleg Gap Golf, in the East Kootenays, you won&#8217;t want to miss it.<\/em><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/blindgolfcanada.ca\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Wednesday, July 10 &#8211; Friday, July 12 &#8211; Mutual Fire Insurance Western Canadian Blind Golf Championships, Cranbrook, BC<\/u><\/a><br \/><em>Come enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery Canada has to offer. This is the second event, in a 6-day blind golf championship series that will leave you breathless. Hosted at St. Eugene Golf Resort, also in the East Kootenays, there will be recreational and competitive divisions for the blind golfer who wants to play their game.<\/em><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgegolfclub.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Saturday, July 27 &#8211; Cambridge Golf Course, Cambridge<\/u><\/a><br \/><em>A fabulous par 72, with yardage ranging anywhere between 3,634-6,294 makes Cambridge Golf Club a welcome stop on the OBG &#8220;Tour&#8221; and a great place to play some golf with friends made along the way. A special thanks from golfers past, present and future for all their support over the years.<\/em><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapleviewgolf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Friday, August 9 &#8211; Sunday, August 11 &#8211; OBG Provincial Championship &#8211; Mapleview Golf and Country Club<\/u><\/a><br \/><em>Natural beauty meets country charm at this treasure located in Perth, Ontario. Mapleview represents the game of golf at it\u2019s best. Locals and visitors alike keep Mapleview on their \u201cmust play\u201d list for a reason. Located in the Ottawa Valley region, this par 72 course is 5,744 &#8211; 6,616 and is everything we could hope for.<\/em><\/p><p><em> <a href=\"https:\/\/dorchestergolf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Saturday, September 14 &#8211; Dorchester Golf and Country Club, Dorchester<\/u><\/a><br \/>This beautiful 3,000-3,600+ yard, brand new 12 hole golf course is one of the area\u2019s more entertaining and player friendly golf courses with a varying set of tees that can accommodate players of all ages and skill levels. An event that is eagerly anticipated by our members.<br \/><\/em><\/p><p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/arissvalley.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Saturday, September 21 or 28 &#8211; Ariss Valley Golf Club\u00a0<\/u><\/a><br \/>Ariss Valley is a full-service golf facility located minutes from Guelph. This is not any ordinary par 70, it&#8217;s a beautiful place to spend 5,051 &#8211; 6,241 being engulfed by nature, sunshine, and great people. A bistro, catering options, and special event facilities are just some of reasons why you will come to love the course, and the family of folks who make it all happen.<br \/><\/em><\/p><p>For more information about the 2024 ISPS Handa Canadian Open Blind Golf Championship and the Mutual Fire Insurance Western Canadian Blind Golf Championship please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/blindgolfcanada.ca\">Blind Golf Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;The events are fun, social, and for those that want to track their handicap and take extra steps to be competitive (follow stroke\/format of play, ensure courses meet handicap\/slope\/distance, etc.) <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ontarioblindgolf.ca\/events\/\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Events<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_piecal_is_event":false,"_piecal_start_date":"","_piecal_end_date":"","_piecal_is_allday":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ontarioblindgolf.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ontarioblindgolf.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ontarioblindgolf.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ontarioblindgolf.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ontarioblindgolf.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/ontarioblindgolf.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1785,"href":"https:\/\/ontarioblindgolf.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions\/1785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ontarioblindgolf.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}