Scottish Blind Golf Society

It's been a while since the last time I posted something but as it's getting close to the golf season starting up again it's time to get things going again.

Rather than give you my thoughts on the new season - which are not much considering I haven't swung a club in over 6 months I wanted to tell you about a fantastic bunch of people I had the pleasure of golfing with towards the end of last season.

I was invited along to be a guide at the Scottish Blind Golf Society's September meeting at Liberton Golf Club. It was the first time I done anything like this so was a bit nervous about doing things properly, however, once I met my group I soon realised there was nothing to be worried about.

My partner for the day was Barry and he kept me right about what was needed - in fact remarkably little. I stood behind him, lined up his shots and he smacked the ball down the middle most of the time. When we got to the green I would line him up using a clock face and just tell him to aim for the hole at 2 o'clock and that it was 20ft away - it would end up pretty close most of the time.

Liberton is quite a tight parkland course with plenty bunkers and a burn which runs past a couple of the holes. For the time of year we played it was in great condition. Unfortunately it took me a while to get going and I played my best golf on the back nine after it was too late to post a score. However, it was one of those days where it would not have mattered if you scored 67 or 97 it would have still been enjoyable. The company was fantastic and it really was the taking part that was the most important thing (although I have promised Barry if we play as a team again this season I'll try not to let him down).

Like all charities they need our support especially in these tough financial times. If you want to find out what they do just visit www.scottishblindgolf.com - if you can find the time or money to help out they will greatly appreciate it.