‘’Hit It, Go Find It, Hit it Again’’
Adaptive Golfer
In 2011, life as I knew it was changed forever. I was involved a traumatic motorcycle accident. My left leg was amputated above the knee, skull crushed and a metal plate added, my back broken and so many other issues. After having to get my leg re-amputated due to nerve damage, the road to recovery was needless to say long and hard. Quickly the realization that I would no longer be able to continue doing what I loved most - being a Crane and Heavy Equipment Operator - became clear. I refused to let my accident get in the way of enjoying life, focused on family and friends and found a passion for helping others who have also gone through the loss of a limb. In 2013 I bought a new set of Callaway clubs looking to get back into the game, knowing it just wouldn’t quite be the same. Through the game of golf, I met new friends who, like me, live with a disability and really found golf to be a great outlet for fun and friendships. Fast forward to 2018, I had the privilege of becoming the Vice Captain of the USA ParaGolf team. I am proud to be a part of and support the Never Say Never Foundation, local Amputee Support groups, Amputee Coalition Advocate, and participate in various adaptive golf clinics for people with disabilities, a brand advocate for Ottobock, the Director of the Cairns Cup CIC., Callaway Adaptive Team, and Callaway ambassador.
2018 Adaptive Skills Challenge 1st & 2nd
May 8th-10th US Disabled Open 2nd
August 20th-23rd 70th National Amputee Golf Championship
August 24th International Cup Match Won
October 13th Florida Golf Magazine Open
October 15th-17th 10th Phoenix Golf Cup Match Won
2018 Shriners Open Adaptive Clinic Coach
2019 US Disabled Open May 14-16 (World Ranking) 2nd
2019 SAGA Championship May 17-20 (World Ranking)
2019 Amputee Nationals Aug (WR)
2019 USAGA Vegas Oct (WR)
2019 GSGA Adaptive Championship (WR)
2020 Michigan Amputee State Tournament 2nd
2020 Midwestern Amputee Golf Tournament
2020 VGA Florida State Champion Family Flight
2021 ServPro Champion
2022 The Cairns Cup London Team USA wins
According to the CDC, over 50 million or approximately one out of five Americans live with a disability. Adaptive Golf is more than just a game; it offers camaraderie, a social network with full support and an opportunity to better yourself in the game. Golf has moved into stage 2 of getting approved for the Paralympics Games. There is a lot of work to be done in order to gain approval by the International Paralympics Committee. I am so fortunate to be a part of this effort. If you want to support myself and or the USA ParaGolf Team please contact me about becoming your Brand Ambassador or Sponsorship Opportunities at onelegbell@gmail.com
Tampa, Florida, United States
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