golf scores and awards

This journey hasn’t just been about golf; it’s been a testament to faith, perseverance, and the power of believing in what’s possible. Golf has taught me patience, teamwork, and adaptability—lessons I carry far beyond the course.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration or just curious to see blind golf in action, there’s plenty to discover. Check out my swing, follow my tournament journey, view my scores from past competitions, find resources, or dive into my other golf content. Explore more and let’s see if you have the courage to put your game up against mine!

  • 2019
  • USBGA Nationals
  • Course - Las Vegas Golf Club
  • Place - 1st
  • Category - B1
  • 2022
  • U.S. Adaptive Open
  • Course - Pinehurst #6
  • Place - 6th
  • Category - Vision Impairment
  • 2024
  • US Blind Open
  • Course - Green Island Country Club
  • Place - 1st
  • Category - B1
  • 2024
  • Chicago Adaptive Open
  • Course - Cog Hill
  • Place - 1st
  • Category - Vision Impairment
  • 2024
  • Florida Adaptive Open
  • Course - Innisbrook Golf Resort & Spa - Copperhead Course
  • Place - 2nd
  • Category - Vision Impairment
  • 2024
  • U.S. Adaptive Open
  • Course - Sand Creek Station
  • Place - 4th
  • Category - Vision Impairment

Seeing the Game Differently

Golf is no easy game. It demands precision, patience, and persistence—even when you can see the ball. Now imagine stepping up to the tee box without seeing the ball. That’s the challenge I faced at age 12 after losing my sight. I went from being a decent young golfer to someone who could barely make contact with the ball. It was frustrating, sure—but it wasn’t the end of the story.

My dad had a vision that I could become a better golfer without sight than I ever was with it. Together, we got to work. He’d line up the club behind the ball while I relied on muscle memory and a consistent swing. The process wasn’t glamorous—it was two steps forward, one step back—but progress came, and with it, hope. Today, I’m proud to say I’ve surpassed my younger self and become the best completely blind golfer in the world.

I now compete in blind and visually impaired tournaments, as well as adaptive tournaments alongside athletes facing all kinds of challenges. My swing, the result of years of practice and faith, often surprises people—most don’t even realize I’m blind at first. And when they find out, their reactions are priceless: half are amazed, and half (in good humor, of course) secretly wish they could beat me!

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Blind and Adaptive Golf

Golf has the unique ability to bring people together, and the leagues I compete in showcase the remarkable inclusivity of the sport. From specialized tournaments for visually impaired golfers to adaptive events featuring athletes with diverse challenges, these competitions celebrate skill, perseverance, and the love of the game.

Blind golf is designed exclusively for golfers who are visually impaired or completely blind, with players grouped into three sight classifications: B1, B2, and B3. B1 golfers, including myself, have no light perception, making every swing a testament to technique and trust in the system that guides us. It’s a community where players inspire one another, proving that vision isn’t a prerequisite for pursuing greatness on the course.

Adaptive tournaments go a step further, welcoming athletes with various disabilities, including limb impairments, amputations, neurological challenges, and seated golfers. While I primarily compete against others in the visual impairment category, these events also pit me against the entire field, highlighting the universal nature of skill and determination. It’s an amazing blend of talent and resilience, where the spirit of competition thrives alongside the celebration of individuality.

Upcoming events

27-29

MAY

The Slammer and Squire Golf Course, St. Augustine, FL

The World Golf Village Adaptive Championship

21-22

JUN

Fox Bend Golf Course, Oswego, IL

The 2nd Chicago Adaptive Open

17-20

SEPT

Sea Island Golf Retreat Course, St. Simons Island, GA

6th Georgia Adaptive Open

news & articles

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