For disabled people, the world can be a cold and lonely place. Cocked heads and double-takes from those for whom the chips of life fell favourably, are almost a daily occurrence. Deep within this seemingly uninviting society, however, lie hidden gems. Places where disabilities and uniqueness are revered rather than ridiculed. One such place is … Continue reading SADGA: Breaking Barriers one swing at a time
Nearly two years have passed and I’m itching. Itching to get back out there. Itching to compete. The 8th of July can’t come soon enough. To be blunt, I merely made up the numbers in my first two disabled golf events. I was still searching, searching for that repeatable and reliable swing. A golfer’s Holy … Continue reading #6: Itching
“Live each day as though it’s your last”. That’s the philosophy of golfing amputee Trevor Reich. As a disabled person one has a choice. One can wallow in self-pity or confront life’s challenges head-on. Since losing his left leg in a boating accident on Boxing Day 1998, Reich has chosen the latter with astounding grit … Continue reading #5: Losing My Leg Enhanced My Life — Reich
My hand shakes as I tee the ball up. My heart is pounding. The ball falls off the tee. Once. Twice. These first tee jitters are different. Different because it’s my first round. My first round in a South African Disabled Golf event. “You’ve got this boy. Back of the ball, crush it” Zack tells … Continue reading #4: My First Round
Nine-time champion Ben van Zyl will headline a strong local contingent at the Canon South Africa SA Disabled Golf Open to be held at Magalies Park from 13-17 May 2018. The 61-year-old right leg amputee will be seeking an astonishing tenth title at South Africa’s premier disabled golf event which will celebrate its 20th staging … Continue reading #1: Van Zyl eyes 10th SA Open title
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