Blind + Disabled Golf – Olde School Golf School

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About the program

The Blind & Disabled Golf Program is entering its 25^th year on the Central Coast of California.

Conceived by Howard Shaw in 1992, and further developed as a joint venture with Bob Kotowski, PGA , the Santa Maria Lions Club, and several area volunteers and golf professionals, the program continues to grow and pursue several goals.

First, and foremost, we hope to introduce blind and disabled individuals to this wonderful life changing activity. The program strives to and mainstream blind, disabled and adaptive golf through many activities such as free clinics, training sessions for coaches, caddies and players, easier access to facilities, as well as instruction to enhance the playing ability and experience of established blind, disabled and adaptive golfers.

In addition, we will continue to host events and competitions to challenge the skills of the participants and fully embrace the comradery, and enjoyment of the game for all comers! There is never a fee charged for instruction, clinics, or equipment! In addition, every effort is made to subsidize the expenses involved for the participants.

Our volunteers, and partners all work together to offer support such as transportation, lodging, and meals. This program is funded by you, through participation in events and your generous donations.

Thank you for your involvement!

Zaca Creek Golf Course

Home to the Blind & Disabled Golf Program

The Zaca Creek Golf Course and Learning Center is located in beautiful Santa Ynez Valley and is the perfect venue for our Blind and Disabled Training Program. The course is fun and challenging for players of all skill levels. The design puts a premium on course management and skill, not the demand for distance. For the student and instructor, it provides the opportunity to address and explore all aspects of the game on the course, in a relaxed setting. In addition, a well groomed short game practice area is easily accessible. and a beautiful 4000 square foot grass practice tee provides a comfortable learning environment to work on the golf swing and basic fundamentals.

The best feature of the facility is the warm welcome and hospitality. The management and staff at Zaca Creek graciously embrace the program participants, and extend every courtesy to any person visiting Zaca Creek! At Zaca Creek Golf and Learning Center the focus is on fun and an excellent golf experience.

The Blind Golf Training Manual

This training manual was conceived and developed with one objective, to contribute to improving the performance and golf experience of the blind golfer. The manual was designed to assist blind golfers and their coaches in establishing a standardized procedure, practice, and on course playing routine, that would consistently promote the player and coaches best performance.

Working together as a team with a step by step, tried and true guideline for successful performance, the player and coach are able to develop an efficient and seamless partnership. Once the individual’s peak performance routine is identified, it can then be taught to a number of coaches, making them available to assist the blind golfer so that he can perform at that person’s highest level, regardless of who the coach may be on a given day.

Click Here to download or view a pdf version of the Blind Golf Training Manual

News, Events & Clinics

2026 HOWARD SHAW MEMORIAL CALIFORNIA BLIND, ADAPTIVE & DISABLED WINTER GOLF CLASSIC

JANUARY 27, 2026

TO BENEFIT

Cottage Hospital, Sansum Clinic, Santa Barbara Medical Workers & Adaptive Sports Programs

TOURNAMENT HOSTED BY

CBDGA & OLDE SCHOOL GOLF SCHOOL

SANDPIPER GOLF COURSE | SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

Schedule of Events | Tuesday, January 27, 2026

9:00-10:00am

Check-in

10:00am

PGA Blind & Adaptive

Training Seminar

10:30am

Blind & Adaptive Short

Game Challenge

11:00am

4 person scramble Pro-Am

(1 Adaptive Tournament contestant

paired with 3 partners)

1 PGA Professional, 1 Celebrity,

1 sponsor (Pro or Am.)

Box Lunch/Beverages

Monday Evening Awards

Auction, Ocean View Mexican Fare/Taco

Bar Dinner, Music, No Host Cocktails

Online Registration

Fees

Please select a package to register and pay with PayPal. Once the transaction is complete in PayPal, you will be automatically redirected to an online registration form where you can provide your contact and player information.

$325 Per Player

Includes: Green Fees, Golf Cart, Driving Range, Lunch, Dinner, Awards Ctp, Long Drive, Pga Hope Adaptive Golf Seminar Clinic, And A Donation To Support Cottage Hospital, Cardiac Care And Rehabilitation, Veterans And Adaptive Golf Programs

Purchase Now | Individual Player $325

$1,500 Corporate Package

501 C3 Tax Deductible Donation, 4 Player Team Includes All Of The Above And Sponsorship Of A Blind Or Adaptive Golf Participant, 1 Dozen Commemorative Pro V 1 Golf Balls, Sponsorship Acknowledgment. Complimentary 1 Hour Team Building Gift Certificate/“Learn To Play Golf” Group Lesson With PGA Professional Robert Kotowski

Purchase Now | Corporate Package $1,500

$2,000 Corporate Package

501 C3 Tax Deductible Donation, Includes All Of The Above And Sponsorship Of A Blind Or Adaptive Golf Participant, Sponsorship Acknowledgement, On Course Signage, Choice Of Par Three Ctp Sponsorship, Scoreboard And Media Acknowledgement And Promotion.

Purchase Now | Corporate Package $2,000