Self-confessed “golf tragic” Dan Carter wants to increase participation in Ireland

Two-time rugby world champion and self-confessed “golf tragic” Dan Carter is excited about the outcome of a new program aimed at increasing the participation of golfers with a disability in Ireland.

The former New Zealand fly-half was in Dublin this week to help launch the partnership between Golf Ireland and ISPS Handa, which will see the latter sponsor the Irish Open for golfers with disabilities in June 2024 and be the main partner of the Golf4All Golf Ireland programs will be .

ISPS Handa Ambassador Carter said: “I know that at ISPS Handa they will be looking at different sporting events and different organizations to work with.

“One of the most important things is that they really have a lot of values. So learning about Golf Ireland and wanting to do Golf4All is a perfect complement to ISPS Handa.

“It’s a really exciting partnership that will work for both sides. I’m really excited to see how this partnership develops and how golf takes off here in Ireland.

“I’m a bit of a golf tragic, I think I’m a lot better than I actually am, so it’s great to be back here in Ireland and next time I’ll definitely bring my golf clubs.”

Brendan Lawlor, ISPS Handa co-ambassador and world number two, added: “The beauty of this partnership is that it gives so many disabled golfers in Ireland a chance at all levels, at G4D events, a chance to bring children with Getting people with disabilities into the game.” I’ve also been able to get everyone from all walks of life into the game, and that’s fantastic.

“Golf Ireland is definitely the most progressive charity and organization in disability golf at the moment.

“We have different meetings every few months to talk about different ways to improve the game and get different people excited about the game.

“It’s wonderful to see an organization willing to work with you to make great things happen.”