The All Abilities Championship, organized by BC Golf, takes place this week and Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club. (Google)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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All Abilities Golf Championship kicks off in Qualicum Beach

Aug 12, 2024 | 5:29 AM

QUALICUM BEACH — A local golf course where attempts are being made to assist players with various challenges is hosting a unique tournament returning for its second year.

The second annual All Abilities Golf Championship takes place on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. `12 and 13 at Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club.

It’s only fitting the municipally owned 9-hole course stages the B.C. Golf event, according to head pro Neil Bidewell.

“Being the oldest demographic probably in Canada, Qualicum Beach is kind of the no-brainer for trying to spear-head and get ahead of the game in terms of people who will lose the ability to be able to play and walk.”

Bidewell said a pair of modified adaptive golf carts are available free of charge at the golf course in response advocacy from club members.

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He said they are constantly reviewing ways to allow more golfers with a variety of challenges to be introduced to the game and for longtime players to continue playing.

“It’s a business and you want to make a profit but at the same time you want to be inclusive to all and that’s where I think we’re really trying to make an effort to figure ways to make this affordable and accessible for all golfers.”

Inclusiveness is a big part of the culture at Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club, Bidwell noted, stating it’s believed the course has one of the highest memberships of women in the country.

Players with neurodiverse and physical challenges are competing in the two-day tournament, included a practice round on Sunday.

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