New faces, fresh talent and new opportunities.
The return of the Betfred British Masters sees the resumption of the G4D Tour season, with several players set to experience the thrill of competing at the same venue, in the same week, as flagship DP World Tour events for the first time.
After a three-month break in the schedule, ten players will tee it up at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in the first of four events – both Net and Gross – that are being staged over a five-week run in Europe.
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With the leading golfers with a disability in the Net rankings taking centre stage at The Belfry, here’s a quick guide to those teeing it up for the first time in limited-field events on the G4D Tour, away from the major stage of The G4D Open.
Marjan Gavez
Playing out of Golf Club Ptuj in North-eastern Slovenia, Marjan has competed in EDGA events in Germany, Czech Republic, Portugal, and more, highlights including The G4D Open at Woburn, England and The St Andrews Links Open in Scotland. An above-the-knee leg amputee, Marjan’s 2025 form has seen him climb to the top of the Net World Ranking for Golfers with Disability to earn his place at The Belfry Hotel & Resort. Marjan began playing the sport 15 years ago at 40, teaching himself. Rather than Tiger Woods & Co getting a slot in his dream fourball, Marjan chose three of his best G4D friends in Cristiano Berlanda of Italy, Frank Sorber of Germany and Miroslav Lidinsky of the Czech Republic exemplifying the bonds forged by players in G4D tournaments.
Mark Clougherty
As a British Army veteran who spent 12 and a half years in the Royal Military Police before being medically discharged in 2013, Mark is a true example of overcoming barriers whether they are physical, mental or emotional. While he has had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since 2003, Clougherty wasn’t actually diagnosed until six years later after suffering a double leg fracture while playing semi-professional football in the Irish League with Moyola. The injury left him with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in his right leg and foot, affecting his nervous system. Unbeknown to him, he was told at his consultation he had been suffering from a second underlying case of PTSD since 2005 when he was treated for testicular cancer.
Johnny Granberg
The Swede was run over by a subway train in 2012, which he remarkably survived. He has had the front part of his left foot amputated, has a plastic prosthesis in his right knee and have no mobility in that knee, resulting severe nerve damage in both his legs. Prior to his injuries, he worked in IT but is pursuing golf coaching as he bids to maintain his involvement in a sport he began playing when he was 20. Cruelly, he missed The G4D Open at Woburn in May thanks to a bout of pneumonia.
Charles McClelland
An above-the-knee amputee on the left side due to a motorcycle accident in 1985. A keen sportsman beforehand, remaining active by playing in different sports was a key focus for him. Served for 18 years in the forces, first with the Royal Canadian Navy on the HMCS Ottawa as my first posting before transferring to the Royal Canadian Air Force. At 66, he is the oldest player in the field.
Daniel Slabbert
A trampoline accident at 14 saw his left leg smash through a window and given the amount of blood lost and then developing gangrene, saving his leg became secondary to saving his life, and amputation above the knee followed. Having dreamt of a career in professional golf, he learned to adapt and was later welcomed by the Patrick O’Brien Golf Academy near his home club Centurion CC, in South Africa. Has prepared for his first G4D Tour start by playing The Belfry course on his workplace simulator. One of 12 players from 10 countries who benefited from expert training in a Player Development Camp initiative created by EDGA in 2024.
