Blind Fitness Tees Up for the 28th Howard Shaw Memorial GOLF Classic 2026 - 1.27.26

Image Description: Robert Kotowski helps participant tee up.         Credit: https://www.oldeschoolgolfschool.com/blind-disabled-golf/

Blind Fitness is honored to join the 2026 Howard Shaw Memorial California Blind, Adaptive & Disabled Winter Golf Classic - an event celebrating inclusion, athleticism, and community on the green on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

This adaptive tournament unites golfers of all abilities to share the joy of sport and friendly competition. Participants who are blind, low vision, or living with disabilities play alongside adaptive athletes and sighted guides in a welcoming, empowering environment.

Blind Fitness volunteers and participants are invited to attend on a scholarship basis, thanks to generous community partners who champion accessible recreation.

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Sandpiper Golf Course
7925 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117

Schedule of Events:
9:00 - 10:00am  - Check-in
10:00 am - PGA Toski Blind & Adaptive Training Seminar
10:30 am - Blind & Adaptive Short Game Challenge
11:00 am - 4 Person scramble Pro-Am (1 Adaptive Tournament contestant paired with 3 partners) 1 PGA Professional, 1 Celebrity, 1 sponsor (Pro or Am.) and Box Lunch/Beverages

Additional Details:

• Adaptive equipment and on-course support provided
• Sighted guides and volunteers are welcome
• Scholarships available for Blind Fitness members 
• Blind Golf Training Manual is available for Volunteers. Click Here to download or view a pdf version
• RSVP required by January 22, 2026 due to limited space
• Registration can be done online or by mail (Click Here for printable Event Flyer)

To RSVP or for questions/concerns, email Tania: [email protected]

Event is to Benefit:
Cottage Hospital, Sansum Clinic, Santa Barbara Medical Workers & Adaptive Sports Programs

Tournament hosted by: CBDGA & OLDE SCHOOL GOLF SCHOOL