Our vision is for golf to be the sport of choice for all people living with limb loss.
Amputee Golf Victoria was established to give amputees an opportunity to discover, explore and nurture their interest in the game of Golf. We believe that Golf provides an invaluable outlet for amputees to rediscover sport, connect with a supportive community, improve mental health outcomes and discover and access pathways to elite competition. Amputee Golf Victoria exists to improve the social, mental and physical well-being of people living with limb loss through the sport of golf.
Our mission is to:
Promote golf.
Promote golf as a form of rehabilitation and recreation for amputees and people living with limb loss.
Provide opportunities.
Provide opportunities for people with limb loss to access and participate in golf.
Build a community.
Build a community and support network for amputees and people living with limb loss.
Advocate.
Advocate for increased participation and competition opportunities on behalf of our players and members.
VIC Executive
Mike Rolls, President
Mike Rolls is a double below knee amputee as a result of bacterial meningitis. He has been playing competitive all abilities golf since 2014 and believes Golf played a vital part in his own recovery. He is passionate about introducing the game to more amputees for the enormous social, physical and mental benefits the game provides.
Bill Bussau, Treasurer
To say I am a golf tragic is a bit of an understatement. This occurred after my accident over 11 yrs ago. I was a keen tennis player and an occasional golfer but becoming an above knee Amputee, and with limited movement in my other ankle, I soon realised, tennis was over for me. I was quite despondent whilst in rehab, until I saw an Amplified magazine highlighting the upcoming Amputee Australian Golf open to be held in Melb. I suddenly realised that could be my future. It took a while but I got into golf after all my rehab finished. I play at least 3 times a week at Rosanna Golf Club (prior to Covid) and have played in every Aussie Open since 2016. My golf is considerably better than pre Amputation, as i don't hit it as far into the trees , like I did prior. I look forward to seeing you at one of our AGV social event once this Covid problem subsides.
Kath Tanner, Committee
Kath loves golf…not just chasing that tiny white ball around a vast expanse of greenery, but more importantly the friendships, camaraderie and opportunities that have arisen from her involvement in Amputee golf.
In addition to being an AGVic Board member, she is a board member of AGNSW (Amputee Golf NSW), as well as being on Golf Australia’s Women & Girls engagement advisory committee. Kath is also an accredited Golf Australia Community and All Abilities Coach. She would love to see more women amputees become involved in golf throughout Australia.
Jason Homan, Committee
Jason is a new member of the board, and brings a fresh perspective to the table. Jason developed a love of golf a few years ago, and joined the amputee community shortly after. He found the community to be welcoming and supportive, and has become more involved and passionate about golf and made great friendships.
Shaun Bakker, Committee
Shaun, an amputee golfer for the past 20 years brings a wealth of experience having played and enjoyed Amputee Golf in South Africa, England and Australia. A passionate promoter of the game has been involved in many initiatives to give Amputees opportunity to try the wonderful game.
