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OVIG's Overall Objectives

OVIG (Ontario Visually Impaired Golfers) is a Chapter of the C anadian Council of the Blind (CCB Reg. # 11921 8899 RR0001) that exists to bring blind and visually impaired people in Ontario together to learn and play the game of golf. We believe that golf is a sport/activity in which blind and visually impaired people can fully participate, thereby realizing social, physical and psychological benefits. As a charitable organization, we organize and subsidize specialized instruction and opportunities to play.

Canada Defeats United States In McCulloch Cup

Team Canada defeated Team USA 11 - 9 in the inaugural McCulloch Memorial Cup match play at Ridge Top Golf Club near Medina Ohio. The event was held June 25 - June 27, 2010. Canada won the singles play 7 - 3, lost the best ball play 4 - 1 and won the alternate shot play 3 - 2. Ovig was represented by Glenn Babcock, Rick Kush, Tim Nolan and Mike Vrooman.

2010 World Blind Championships

There were two play-offs in a thrilling finish to the World Blind Golf Championships at Whittlebury Park Golf Club. In the first, Jeremy Poincenot from USA chipped in from off the green at the first play-off hole to beat England's Simon Cookson and become the 2010 World Blind Golf Nett Champion.

For the B2 Gross Championship, two of England's players, Andy Sellars from Yorkshire and defending Champion, Pieta Le Roux from London had tied on 178. They battled it out in the second play-off with Andy emerging victorious.

Israel's Zohar Sharon was a clear winner in the B1 category by 9 shots with an overall gross score of 219.

Chiara Pozzi from Italy took both the Ladies titles with a gross 205, nett 141.

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