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Charlene with her coach, Lize-Mari Prinsloo, proudly showcasing her Sports Class Winner trophy at
The G4D Open.

Getting some putting practice in. Charlene and Lize-Mari are all smiles as they enjoyed a few
days of golf in the UK.

heavily on their caddies, who become Women’s World Champion title. In her first appearance at this
their eyes on the course. prestigious event, Charlene placed
Charlene is deeply grateful for the first in her V2 impairment class among
th
“Any visually impaired golfer needs a opportunities golf has provided, allowing the women – and finished 16 overall
caddy to assist them to check in which her to represent the disabled community in the women’s division. A week filled
direction to hit the ball and where their and raise crucial awareness about with brilliant shots and a fantastic
ball goes,” she explains. “They need to line blindness. She humbly attributes her overall experience. “We’re incredibly
me up and tell me ‘little bit more to the success in both her career and her sport proud to have her as an ambassador
left, little bit more to your right,’ and then to “God’s grace, her parents’ support, and for disabled golf in South Africa, and
check where your ball is going. So yes, her coach’s guidance.” we look forward to what’s next in
your caddy is your eyes.” her journey,” said a spokesperson for
Adding another exciting chapter to her SADGA.
Through dedication and perseverance, inspiring journey, Charlene has received
Charlene has not only mastered these a sponsorship from Waterfall City Ultimately, Charlene’s message
challenges but has also become a Management Company. This sponsorship transcends the golf course. “I believe
formidable player in both the South supported her to travel to the UK to that everyone’s unique story can
African Blind Golf Association and the compete in the G4D Open in Woburn inspire and motivate others. Don’t just
broader disabled golf community. in May, an invitation extended by the live life – go out and explore it.”
Today, as a marketing specialist at esteemed Royal & Ancient Golf Club of
Absa Bank, she boasts an impressive St Andrews (The R&A). Her trusted PGA Photos supplied by South African
record of 10 victories in her eight years Coach, Lize-Marie Prinsloo, served as her Disabled Golf Association (SADGA):
of playing, including the prestigious caddie. https://sadga.co.za

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