TIU4ALL is proud to announce that the Conqueror’s entries from international players are at an all-time high. As of 3/15, we have twelve players from outside the US entered into the field, highlighted by our first player from Pakistan, Mujeeb Khan, and 8 players from Canada. Our heartfelt thanks to all of you coming to Scottsdale in May. Welcome!!
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October 28 Conquerors Update
Hope this finds you well and working on your game!! This is the next update for the 2024 Conquerors Paragolf Championships that will be held on May 14-16, 2024 at the Orange Tree Golf Resort in warm and sunny Scottsdale, AZ. A couple of announcements and developments to bring you current:
- Since opening registrations 10 days ago, we have had an overwhelming amount of registration reservations so far. As of today, we have half the field committed. We will be seriously thinking about raising the registration limit in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to participate.
- It appears that our host hotel facilities will be two properties this year, both located in close proximity to the golf course. We are working on the room block details so we can open room reservations in the next two weeks. We will post updates to social media and on our blog as details become available. We are trying to tie up as many ADA-compliant rooms as possible, reservations for which will be on a first come first served basis. If you require an accessible room, remember to reserve early!! Also, if you are so inclined, VRBO and Airbnb have some excellent deals in the area around the course. If you don’t mind sharing a house, there are some excellent deals on 2-4 bedroom homes.
- Questions have been asked about the prospects for “senior” divisions for the tournament. This will be entirely predicated on the registrations and whether we get at least three seniors in a particular division. As we move forward we will try to keep everyone posted on the situation.
- For our tournament this year, WR4GD Impairment categories will be used. NO SELF CLASSIFYING. You must have a WR4GD access pass and an official handicap from your country’s governing body (i.e. USGA, Golf Canada, etc) in order to compete.
- There will be a “grab and go” breakfast or lunch each day of the tournament. A player’s appreciation event will be held after the first round at Orange Tree Resort. More details and menus are forthcoming.
- We are planning a very special and unique awards banquet for this year’s event. This will be a “semi-formal” event, so we ask that everyone dress appropriately.
- In order to reduce the amount of stuff you need to pack home, this year we are moving to a redeemable certificate with which you can go online after you get home and acquire all “wearables” that will be provided each competitor and have them sent directly to your home.
- We have already started the planning for an adaptive golf clinic on March 31 at Orange Tree. Ping will be providing fitting services for those who are interested and will be assisting with the clinic. In addition, two of the golf staff at Orange Tree are certified adaptive instructors and will be assisting us as well. We should have a military/VGA update on this subject in the next newsletter.
- Registration procedure: Just want to make it clear so everyone understands, that the $100 deposit on registration secures your place in the tournament. The balance of the registration fee is not due until after the first of the year. We will make sure that full balance-due invoices are sent out to everyone with a due date of 1/15/24. Going into the holiday season, we’re trying to make this event as affordable as we can for everyone.
Stay tuned to our blog at https://www.tiu4all.org for constantly updated information. We will be sending another update two weeks from this weekend. Thank you and we’re looking forward to seeing you at the tournament, and remember that as entries will be limited for this event, get on board as soon as you can.
TIU4ALL adds the Ernie Els #GameON Autism® Golf Program
TIU4ALL incorporates the Ernie Els #GameON Autism® Golf Program to further our 2022/2023 outreach toward effectively teaching the game to those with Cognitive & Learning disabilities
Tee It Up For All (TIU4ALL) is now an Official Program Provider (OPP) of the Ernie Els #GameON Autism® Golf Program. We will soon offer Certified Instruction options at our Clinics featuring TEAM CONQUERORS who have undergone rigorous training to serve people with Autism. Our mission is to continue Growing the Game through Adaptive Golf. The Conquerors Paragolf Team is a diverse group of adaptive golfers from the Americas, including the US, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Chile. Their purpose is to promote and compete in adaptive golf events and bring adaptive golf to the forefront as a way to improve the lives and physical/mental well-being of wounded veterans, first responders, at-risk youth, and anyone looking for a purpose in life. We also offer the game of golf for those with Cognitive and Learning disabilities, and our partnership with the Ernie Els #GameON Autism Golf Program will take this effort to the next level.
For updates on upcoming TIU4ALL clinics, please visit our website at www.TIU4ALL.com. Our mission is to enhance the physical and mental well-being of adaptive athletes, “at risk”/adaptive youth, wounded veterans, and first responders in need, by using Golf as the medium to achieve their life goals. To support our efforts to expand the game in this fashion utilizing adaptive golf, please consider donating funds to create more clinics nationwide and increase our ability to help these amazing athletes. You can contact us at Marketing@TIU4ALL.org, or call for more information at (307)-201-2745, Ext. 2.
Make a real difference in their lives
As many of you are aware, TIU4ALL’s mission is to bring more awareness and exposure to adaptive sports and golf, in particular.
TIU4ALL is starting a new program to support the Afriyea Golf Academy in Fort Portal Uganda. What Isaiah is doing here is nothing short of amazing (https://www.facebook.com/isaiah.mwesige).
In my discussions with him, I have found him to be passionate, engaging, and truly devoted to his mission of helping the youth of Uganda improve their lives by using the game of golf and its inherent life values as the vehicle for their eventual transformation and success. Take five minutes on their website and see what amazing things these fine young children and adults are accomplishing!
For our first initiative, we would like to donate 200 pairs of golf shoes to this mission and cause. The big issue is not the shoes (we already have received the donated shoes), but the freight costs in getting them to Uganda.
We’re asking our friends and fellow golfers to help us in bringing this initiative to reality by donating whatever you can afford to help offset the transportation costs. Every dollar received will go towards making the youth at Afriyea Golf Academy realize their dreams and potential.
Please give whatever you can afford to help make this happen…all the kids and young adults would greatly appreciate it!!!!
The Most Gratifying Team Sport in the World Today!
The TIU Golf Clinics are back on track!!!
TIU4ALL is proud to announce the resumption of our “all inclusive” adaptive golf clinics which will be hosted this year by 49er Country Club in Tucson, AZ.
We’re inviting (free of charge) any adaptive athlete, wounded veteran, youth, or really ANYONE who would like to try golf and learn about the lifelong values that can be realized through this great game. You can register here to secure your place in the clinic.
Read our FAQ’s for additional information and guidelines.