Gerry T Kelly – Founder

Read here how pioneer Gerry T Kelly turned his dream into a reality by establishing the Scottish Blind Golf Society (now Blind Golf Scotland) in 1986. Three decades later later, Gerry makes the news for his first hole-in-one…

Thanks to Gerry, many visually impaired people have been inspired to continue playing or learn to play golf, and become members of a fun international community. If you, or somebody you know, would like to join this active and friendly society, please contact us.

 

Cameron McDiarmid – BGS Member & Blind Golf Champion

Cameron has been registered blind since infancy. Determined to have a career in sport, today he is one of BGS’ champion blind golfers! Read Cameron’s biography here.

 

Ally Reid – BGS Handicap Secretary & Former International Blind Golf Association (IBGA) Board Member

Ally lost his sight at 50 but managed to take up golf again after learning about BGS. Read Ally’s story here.

 

Barry McCluskey – BGS Vice-Captain & Ranked Top 10 Blind Golfer in the World

Barry’s sight deteriorated at 18 years old. Having already developed a love for golf in his youth, he is now one the world’s top blind golf competitors! Read about Barry here.

 

John – Long-time BGS Member & Both Matchplay and Strokeplay Championship Winner

John lost his sight at 26 years old and has tirelessly campaigned for sight loss charities for years. An experienced golfer who got back into the game after learning he only needed a bit of help to see the ball. Read John’s story here.

 

 

Blind Golf Champ Barry McCluskey wins at the 2019 US Blind Golf Open

Read about Barry’s victory in his B3 category in the US here.

 

 

BGS’ Carmeron McDiarmid wins 2015 British Blind Golf Championship