Welcome to the Ohio Blind Golf Site
Home of the 2024 Nations Cup
The Ryder Cup Championships of American Blind Golf
Page Updated Sunday, April 21, 2024
Sponsor & Charity Scramble Information
Friday, June 14, 2024
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"Fore" the Warrior Blind Golf Scramble Registration (Word) Tee Sign Sponsorship (Word) "Fore" the Warrior Blind Golf Scramble Registration (PDF) Tee Sign Sponsorship (PDF) |
Our website is currently undergoing several updates. Please check back often to view the details of the upcoming Championship. Listed below is a brief history of the event & a few preliminary details...
The inaugural Nations Cup was held in Brantford, Ontario in 2004. The name of the event was so named to honor the people of the Six Nations of the Grand River. They were the major sponsors for the first two competitions and the name of the Championship remains "The Nations Cup!" We have lost several players since the first event who were instrumental in starting this Championship. We honor the legacies of Denny McCulloch, Brian MacLeod, Dennis Smith and all the players we have lost since 2004. We are humbled to continue the tradition!
Tentative Schedule
June 11 through June 14, 2024
Tuesday, June 11th Practice rounds and Player/Coach's Meeting at Pine Valley Golf Club
Wednesday, June 12th Opening Ceremony & First Round of Competition with 5 Modified Alternate Shot Format Matches
Thursday, June 13th Final Round with 10 Individual Match-Play Competitions; Award Ceremony & Dinner at the Galaxy
Friday, June 14th "Fore" the Warrior Blind Golf Charity Scramble with Closing Ceremonies and the Lowering of the Flag
Special Thanks to all our Loyal Sponsors
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Galaxy Restaurant Comfort Inn & Suites Wadsworth Premier GMC House of LaRose C.J. Dannemiller Company Wadsworth Sons of American Legion |
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Blue Heron Wadsworth American Legion Water Main Grill Pine Valley Golf Club Wounded Warrior Project |
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Links of Interest
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Our Mission Statement Through our unique talents as blind/visually impaired golfers We strive to "Motivate, Inspire & Serve" all those who deal with the loss of sight
We are an official sanctioned tournament of
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In the spring of 2006 Denny lost his two year battle with cancer. In his memory, the members of the Rittman Lions, along with the Blind Golfers, decided to honor him by naming the tournament the McCulloch Memorial Match Play Championships. In 2010 we hosted the Ryder Cup of Blind/Visually Impaired Golf, The McCulloch Cup. We returned to the match play format in 2011 and permanently renamed the tournament the "Memorial." We look forward to hosting the Match Play championships for years to come! |
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Following a chance meeting between Tournament Director Mark Arnold and SGT Deven Schei and SGT Stetson Elliott during the 2011 American Blind Golf National Championship in San Antonio, these two inspiring men have become integral parts of the McCulloch Memorial. They are responsible for our partnership with Wounded Warrior Project. Our sincere hope is that they will continue to attend our event for years to come.
Thank you again my adopted sons,
Mark Arnold
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SGT Schei & SGT Elliott |
The picture on the
left was taken at Ridge Top Golf Course prior to the start of
the 2012 Championship. Tournament Director Mark Arnold & Roger Cline wanted Schei
& Elliott to play Ridge Top, the host of the very first Match Play
Championship in 2005. Having their pictures taken in front of Bill
Arnold's monument was extra special. SGT Arnold, Mark's father,
was a WW II veteran that landed on the beaches of Normandy on the third
day of the invasion.
A great time was had by all! |
Scholarships & Donations to Date
As we begin
the 2024 tournament, 83 Adaptive Technology Scholarships have
been awarded! Numerous other charities have
benefitted, and will continue to benefit
through the
support of all American Blind Golf's incredible sponsors. They
include: Wounded Warrior Project, The Foundation Fighting Blindness, EOD
Warrior Foundation, Building Homes for Heroes, The Greater Cleveland
Fisher House, Local American Legion/VFW
Initiatives and other sight related causes. We are very pleased to
announce that our total charitable contributions are now over the $400,000 mark since the inception of the tournament! Pictured
below are Mary Krumwiede & Austin Erne with Lion Dave Simpson They were the initial
recipients in 2005
A Very Special
Presentation
The picture on
the left shows Bruce Hooper from San Antonio, Texas (on the left)
and Rittman Lion Todd Mohler (on the right) as they presented the
donation check to Joe Tait, long time radio voice of the Cleveland
Cavaliers and close friend of Mr. Gordon Gund. The picture on
the right was taken at Westfield Country Club during the 2007 event.
From left to right are coach Steve Donaldson, player Brian MacLeod
from Canada, Mr. Gordon Gund and tournament director Mark Arnold.
It was an honor to personally meet Mr. Gund the founder and CEO of
the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
A Special
Contribution
In 2008
Nathaniel Brantley was in desperate need of experimental iris
replacement surgery that was not covered by his family's insurance.
The members of the Blind Golf Association, along with the Rittman
Lions, donated $2,500 to be used towards the surgery. Special
thanks to the late Blind Golfer Dennis Smith and his wife Linda for
their contribution in this regard. They were the winners of the
50/50 Raffle at the Awards Ceremony and donated all $500 to the
family. Their demonstration of true Lionism will never be
forgotten!
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Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024
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