Golf comes to Plasencia in a more inclusive and renewed way. This week the Golf Para Ti Project was presented in a press conference with Isa Blanco, Councilor of Sports and Jesus Rodriguez, the project coordinator.
Jesus Rodriguez, golf instructor since 1988 and the only professional player in Spain with a disability. He has 50% disability in his left arm. A native of Catalonia and with a passion for golf, he decided to go to Plasencia to demonstrate this sport. Your goal is to “that any person with a disability can fully practice this sport.”
Another goal that Jesus marked as “very important” was his desire to open a golf school in Plasencia. “I have to bring golf to this town because it’s such a great sport that everyone now has access to.”
The coordinator points out that it is an educational discipline, because “you learn to respect”, it creates a connection and above all is focused on the family. Currently, Jesús has students in Galisteo and Vinosilla and you can sign up at any time.
Jesús is part of the committee of World Pitch and Putt Championship. A smaller form of golf that makes it more fun for people who are just starting out, “especially for babies.”
The coordinator also pointed out that he wants to bring a championship event to the city “where players from all over Europe and part of America will visit Plasencia.”
As for the cost, in La Vinosilla club the access is freethere is a dispensing machine with a price that can take the balls. As for professional classes, the price is about 30 euros for groups of up to three people.
The councilor is grateful that “this discipline comes to the city, a healthy, social and family discipline.” In addition, he pointed out that “the handicap of thinking that it is an expensive game will be removed because it will be available to everyone.”