Date published: 22 Feb 2023
Gary Bason (coach from Stonelees) has been presented with the PGA South Region Toby Sunderland Award 2023 in recognition for the work and coaching he has done with people with a disability including the Kent Golf Approved Disability Academy. Congratulations Gary, well deserved!
Read what it means to Gary to receive such a wonderful award:
"It is always nice to receive some recognition from the PGA for doing something I love doing. I thoroughly enjoy the coaching sessions with the Kent Golf Disability Academy, they are always good fun, and it's nice to know that I am helping the juniors enjoy an opportunity they may not have otherwise had. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the children makes it all worthwhile and a very rewarding experience for me.
A massive thank you should go to Kent Golf and especially Kim Brusadelli for her initial vision and tireless work in organising the Disability Academy sessions. I'm sure I speak on behalf of all the children and parents when I say you have definitely made a difference to their perception of what golf has to offer. Without Kent Golf and Kim I wouldn't have been nominated for this award, so I see this as a joint victory, and I'm sure the Disability Academy will continue to grow and go from strength to strength over the next few years."
Gary shaking hands with Fiona Champness from the PGA
Gary Bason with the PGA South Region Toby Sunderland Award 2023
Gary with Suzannah Chapman (General Manager, Stonelees Golf Centre)