WAADGA Profiles

Home of Amputee and Physically Disabled Golfers in Western Australia

 

 

 
 

 

Mark Tibbles

Golf Professional.


AAA Accreditation PGA of Australia.
Member of the PGA Great Britain and Ireland.

Mark is the 2009 recipient of the prestigious PGA of Australia WA/NT Division Teaching Pro of the Year and the winner of the 2008 PGA of Australia WA/NT Division Junior Leader of the Year. He is Director of the MTI Golf Academy at the Vines Resort and Country Club in the Swan Valley, Perth WA.

He has embraced the ideals of WAADGA and has been instrumental in starting the First Swing Clinics in WA.

“The First Swing Clinics provide an opportunity for amputees, and physically and intellectually disabled people to learn the fundamentals of the golf swing and to play golf in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.  It also fosters friendships and allows for interaction and socialisation which for many, has been an important component in their rehabilitation and wellbeing"