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Scotland/England

Last post Fri, Jul 11 2008 12:39 AM by Debbie. 4 replies.


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  • FOREWHEEL FOREWHEEL
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    • permalink Scotland/England

    • Posted: Mon, Apr 28 2008 7:28 AM

    • I am seriously considering a trip to Scotland/England at sometime in the near future. I am a wheelchair golfer in a ridgid, sports chair. Will I be able to use mass transit? Will I have to hire a van and driver?

      If anyone has any experiance/history, I would really appreciate hearing your story.


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    • Filed under: golf:where every player has a handicap
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  • KaraSwims KaraSwims
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    • Posted: Tue, Apr 29 2008 11:26 AM

    • I traveled to England as part of a large wheelchair/disabled sports team so our transportation was arranged but several us used public transportation to go out sight seeing one night and we didn't have a problem. This was Manchester-I'm not sure about Scotland. Good luck and share the pictures if you make your trip! 


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  • Christopher Hill Christopher Hill
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    • Posted: Thu, Jul 10 2008 8:05 AM

    • Hi i see your post was a little while ago, are you still planning a trip to the UK?

      I live in Kent which is the south east corner of the country.  I have only been in a wheelchair for a month but am learning fast.  Prior to the chair i have travelled to most area's in England and also to Glasgow and Edinburgh in Scotland.

      If you can give me more details of your trip etc and whether you want to play the golf courses over here i will help you as much as i can and if necessary book things for you if that helps.

      I am also currently researching access in general in the UK and would be greatful to get your feedback once you have been here.

      Chris


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  • FOREWHEEL FOREWHEEL
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    • permalink Re: Scotland/England

    • Posted: Thu, Jul 10 2008 12:39 PM

    • Hello Chris,
      Thank you so much for your lovely proposal of help.
      However, since the American $ has sunk to record lows against the Euro, my planned trip fees have practically doubled since I first started putting plans together... so no trip for us at this time!
      My main goal was to be the first wheelchair player on the Old Course. I have gotten clearance from the R&A to play... but that will have to wait.
      Thank you again for your interest. 
      Mike
      www.forewheelgolf.com

       


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  • Debbie Debbie
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    • Posted: Fri, Jul 11 2008 12:39 AM

    • hi mike, that is great, i didn't know there was wheelchair golf too! i haven't seen anyone play it yet. i hope that you get to go. nice to meet you and welcome! Cool


    • xoxo love debbie


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