A Welcome Reception Awaits You at The Vale – by Sport Parkinson’s Golfer Kevin Bywater

The Welsh Team at the Belfry – Kevin pictured third from right.

Kevin Bywater, Parkinson’s Wales Team member for whom The Vale Resort is his home course welcomes all golfers of all genders and levels of experience:

Kevin Bywater

“After recent studies it has been agreed Golf is the best form of exercise to slow down the progression of Parkinson’s. Since I retired, and slowly built my confidence back, I now play golf at the Vale on average 4 times a week. I represent the Vale in matches for the Vets team that enables me to play other courses in Wales and meet other players.

Kevin’s photos from playing The National Course at The Vale Resort

It is a fully inclusive sport that enables those with Parkinson’s to compete at the same level as others without it. The mental side of golf being out in the open air, walking and conversing with other people can not be underestimated. I have days when I am very aware of my Parkinson’s and don’t feel like playing but once I am on the course all negative thoughts disappear as I am fully focused on the game. I played in the sports Parkinson’s event at the Belfry last year and was very proud to win the top golfer award with 36 points going round the Brabazon course.
I love golf and the benefits of playing and socialising, and would say to anyone with Parkinson’s that is thinking about playing, “grab that opportunity with both hands and relish in its benefits”

More of Kevin’s Photos

Welcome to the Vale

Welcome to the vale my home club in wales

Where a friendly welsh welcome never fails

With Parkinson’s golfers from all over the land

Working towards a cure hand in hand

Sport Parkinson’s have organised this competition 

Bringing golfers together with the same ambition 

Despite their condition they show great resource

As they take on the difficult National course

Birdies and eagles come to the fore

Defying the odds posting a great score

The winners are each player that takes part

Showing great courage and a strong heart

Parkinsons is the condition that can be fought all the way

With determination and guts to win each day

The golfers unite by joining in song

Keep healthy and strong til a cure comes along 

By Kevin Bywater

If you would like to join Kevin, and the fantastic group of golfers with PD – Find out more here

or email claire@sportparkinsons.org

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