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Mulligan Stories

Every golfer has a story of the putt they holed, and of the drive that was long and straight. Not every golfer, however, has a backstory that grabs one’s attention. EDGA has pulled together a library of player stories that inform and inspire.

The mixed-media approach allows visitors to this page, to consume a story in whatever way best suits their needs. Audio, text and images together provide a vibrant snapshot in time that reveals the human spirit and can fuel the can-do attitude that is inside every one of us.

Feature: Why Gordon is always thinking ahead

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GORDON MCLAY

The mental landscape of the game is a fascination for Scotsman Gordon Mclay: seeing, feeling the next shot, thinking ahead. In life of course it is much harder to predict the bounce of the ball. A motorcycle accident in 2007 would eventually lead to Gordon needing the amputation of his lower right leg. If someone had told him that just two years after the surgery he would be scoring brilliantly on the Old Course at St Andrews, he would have been amazed. more...

 

Catherine is making friends through the game

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CATHERINE GRACIE

Catherine Gracie of France (left) started playing golf 10 years ago but for a good reason, and the game has welcomed this golfer who must swing and strike the ball with one arm only.

“My greatest joy is to play golf with friends, new friends… I really think that golf helps me to tame my disability more than I would have imagined before my accident.” more...

Latest article: Dianne shares why she loves golf

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DIANNE CONWAY

Dianne Conway, from Northern Ireland, tells us: “Golf stops me feeling so depressed about what I can’t do and helps me feel proud of what I can achieve. It is a place where I am treated as an equal and enjoy the camaraderie and competitiveness of the game. It is very important in my life and that’s why I love it. I just can't emphasise enough how good golf is for your mental health." more…

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Remarkable Individuals


About the authors

All of the interviews contained in this EDGA profiles section have been instigated and produced by EDGA's chief writer Ben Evans and President Dr Tony Bennett.

Ben is a member of the Association of Golf Writers, and is the former Editor of magazines Pro Shop Europe and Golf Business Development. In recent times, he has written extensively on the many golfers with disability who play in the EDGA community.

Dr Tony Bennett is Head of Disability & Inclusion for the International Golf Federation and is volunteer President of EDGA. Tony is a Master Professional of The PGA (GB&I), and recently completed his PhD. in Philosophy at Durham University, drawing on many of these articles in his evidence-based research. Tony was chief writer EDGA's book ‘Mulligan’, 18 remarkable stories of golfers who refuse to be defined by disability, edited by Ben. The high-quality EDGA image archive complements all of these stories and is the work of Sue Bennett, EDGA’s Photographer and a passionate volunteer and ambassador for this not-for-profit organisation.

The writing and production of each piece here is the work of Ben and Tony, with a good number of audio articles supported by engineering specialist Martin Maynard. Our team wishes to thank everyone associated with EDGA for their valuable input, including its member National Golf Federations, partners and, most of all, the players and their families.

MULLIGAN

'tough love and second chances'


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EDGA's first book is now available!

MULLIGAN 'tough love and second chances' is comprised of 18 personal accounts of players with a disability competing in golf, every story demonstrates how the power of the human spirit can move people to achieve their goals despite significant obstacles.

The EDGA "Give & Gift" campaign

For every donation of 25€ or more, EDGA will give a book to a hospital, rehabilitation / medical centre, or organisation to ensure that anyone who needs a lift, is able to read the inspiring words of MULLIGAN. As a token of our appreciation, we'll gift another book for you to keep and enjoy.


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