David joined the Disabled Golf Association 7 yrs ago as a right leg above the knee amputee and got back playing the game that he loves.
As a bilateral above knee amputee for the last 3 years, this has brought a lot more challenges to his life and game With the help of the DGA and it's members it has kept him fit in both mind and body and given him friendships amongst like minded people playing the game we all love.
For the last 10 months he has had the privilege and honour to be the Captain. 
He also runs and organises the northern England events.

Dale has played golf for over 30 years after leaving Royal Navy in 1990 after serving 10 years service and also served in the Falklands conflict in 1982. 

He was Captain in 2012 and Golfer of the year on 4 occasions at Drax GC, East Yorkshire. 
Dale had both hip joints replaced in 2021 due to osteoarthritis.  He joined the DGA and has not looked back since, with achievements in playing for Team England in the 2022 Phoenix Cup, and in competitions against Wales and Scotland, and also winning the Northern Open in 2023.  He is looking forward to playing against Wales and Ireland in Stackstown. 

Duncan is a former rugby player.  In 2009, he suffered a catastrophic rugby injury resulting in a traumatic brain injury (stroke). 

In 2022, Duncan was introduced to golf for the first time, thanks to the RFUIPF (RFU Injured Players Foundation) and the Golf Trust. Immediately, he was hooked and has been played golf ever since with the DGA. 

At the age of 3, James was diagnosed with autism. During his childhood years, his Dad (who isn’t a golfer) took him to the driving range which for James was his happy place.  

During COVID, James picked up a golf club again and went on to have his first golf lesson, and then joining Deanwood Golf Club. He has joined the DGA and is loving his game of golf. 

Carol comes from a sporty family, and she has competed in most track and field events at country level and swimming at county level.  Throw in a bit of squash and tennis too!

In 2017, Carol lost her left foot in a boating accident, but that hasn't put her off swimming, which she describes as her first sport.  Within a month of getting her first prosthetic, the busy mother was back on the tennis court with her racquet!  Then she turned to playing golf again.  She discovered the DGA in 2023, and has since competed on level terms with like-minded amputees and persons of all disabilities! 

Billy joined England Disabled Golf after losing his eyesight in 2010, which left him totally blind through diabetes. Disabled golf gave him a purpose to continue playing sports, alongside tremendous social interaction. "Becoming disabled can make one feel isolated, so joining is such fun, yet, competitive. The organisation allows me to blend back into society while playing a sport I have learned to love, as I never played fully sighted". Billy enjoys playing disabled golf with his sighted guide and friend Tony Waller (pictured left in above photo), as it is a chance to meet many different people. 

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Alan had been absent from the fairways for 8 years, due to poor physical and mental health before his old golfing pal called him up for a game of golf.  After that, he joined the DGA in 2013 and has been playing since.   Alan said "The DGA members made me feel more than welcome. The welcome I received that day has stayed with me ever since and that is why now my loyalty is totally to the DGA."  Alan is a trustee for DGA and thoroughly enjoys the work on behalf of all its members.  

Shaun has been playing golf with the DGA for about 4 years and in the past couple of years he has rolled his sleeves up to get involved with organising and running events in south west England. 
In 2019, Shaun was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (ALS).  Fortunately it’s the slow progression form so he is glad he can still play golf and most of all, joining Team England crossing the Irish Sea for the Tri Nations Tournament.

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Dave was born with a degenerative eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP).  He has been involved in many sports throughout his life including mainstream golf for the past 40 years, with 18 years membership in his local Doncaster golf club. 

Twelve years ago, with ever-failing eyesight, he was introduced to the DGA where he found like-minded people with multiple disabilities, ignoring their problems and playing golf in a friendly, happy, and cordial environment, meeting terrific friends.

He is very much looking forward to the 24/25 season.  This will be his 12th enjoyable year as a member of DGA. 

In 2012, Charlie had a stroke which changed his life overnight. He was unable to continue with his job, and stayed at home, struggling with the changes and inevitably giving up his beloved game of golf. In 2015 he had a lower leg amputation which brought more big changes. Luckily Charlie found the DGA a few years later and went on to play golf with them. Charlie says "This also put things into perspective for me seeing others with worse health issues and disabilities all playing a game they enjoyed". He feels lucky to have been picked for team England a third time and he is looking forward to continue playing more golf with the DGA.

At the young age of 73 years old, Brian has been playing golf for over 50 years, At 5 years old, he spent 2 years in hospital with Perthes Disease, finally getting home with callipers and a wheelchair.  He then broke his leg trying to get out of the wheelchair.  However, he was soon back on his feet at age 9 and has been on the run since.  But at the age of 18 he had an industrial injury which crushed his left hand, resulting in the loss of his finger, and affecting his grip.  Recently, Brian is living with osteoarthritis and long COVID symptoms, including fatigue and breathlessness.  Nevertheless, Brian is still hitting the fairways to pursue his beloved golf.

Eight years ago, Jane started playing with the DGA. She has played for the DGA in two internationals which she considered " a dream come true".  Jane is pinching herself and feeling very lucky to be selected again to represent DGA in the Tri Nations Tournament this year.

Jane is profoundly deaf and she has arthritis too.  Golf has helped her tremendously with her confidence and she loves playing wtih the DGA members who she finds so inspiring.

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