A CHARITY golf day will raise money for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

The event will take place at Gaudet Luce Golf Club in Droitwich on Friday, June 5.

Blind golfer Paula DuFour, who is a member at Gaudet Luce, will participate in the golf fundraiser.

She said: “I started to lose my sight in the seventies and finally lost all useful vision by 1993.

“I came on to the golf scene about two years ago.

“Sight Concern Worcestershire received some funding which was used to enable visually impaired people to learn to play golf with the help of Russell Adams golf academy at Gaudet Luce.

“I soon got the golfing bug and try to play regularly, and now also have regular lessons at Bromsgrove Golf Club.”

“Becky, my guide volunteer, has to line me up correctly for the golf swing. This isn't as easy as it looks.

“It’s all about getting the blind player and club in the right position to take the shot. We are coming along well.”

Alison Waterer, Guide Dogs community fundraiser for the area, added: “It is great that we get support from local business and clubs like Gaudet Luce as Guide Dogs receives no government funding and the cost of each dog from birth to retirement is £50,000.

“Guide dogs really do change lives not just for guide dog owners, giving them independence and freedom of movement like everyone else, but also for volunteers and their families.

“It is amazing what a difference that bond between humans and dogs can make.

“I really hope we get a good number of people taking part in the golf day.

“The club raised almost £1,900 last year and hope to bring that total up to £5000 with this year’s event, which will enable them to name a guide dog puppy.”

To enter the event contact Alison Waterer at alison.waterer@guidedogs.org.uk

The main golf competition will be followed by a youth event on Saturday, June 6, with members of the children’s academy playing a 9-hole course blindfolded.