Golfers – Profiles

	José Bagnarelli José talks about his life before and after his motorcycle accident and how he spent most of his working career with radio and TV and how golf has impacted his life. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with José Bagnarelli
	Chris Biggins Chris Biggins from the United States, is a qualified PGA of America Professional, and the head coach of the junior programme at his club. Chris has some Bee Hags (Big Hairy Audacious Goals), and is aiming to compete in the Paralympics at both Ski and Golf. Please enjoy an extract from my conversation with Chris Biggins.
	Joakim Bjorkman EDGA golfer Joakim Bjorkman talks with Tony Bennett about his life growing up having been diagnosed with achondroplasia which means i’m short stature. Listen (and watch) to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Swedish golfer Joakim Bjorkman
	Kenny Bontz The words “I need my life back” came deep from within the soul of Kenny Bontz. The flamboyant American, who hails from New Jersey, is chiselled from a different kind of rock. Get past the mohawk, beyond the confident walk and cut through the hard man exterior, and you will find a man who has experienced the pressure of disease, felt the heat of addiction, and who has emerged on the other side, shining like a precious diamond.
	Andreas Brandenberger Andreas – born in Athens – brought up in Kansas with two brothers and three sisters, explains how living life with Phocomelia has had its challenges, but has made him into the man he is today. Listen to the Andreas Brandenberger story.
	Aimi Bullock Aimi talks about her life dealing with the challenges brought on by MS. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Aimi Bullock
	Mike Browne Former Royal Artillery Gunner, Mike Browne has torn up the norm, going from beginner golfer to professional status in just over two years. His life, he says, has gone from rock bottom, and he now sits in the top places of the Gross World Ranking. Listen to the Mike Browne story.
	Mathieu Cauneau Mathieu talks about his life dealing with the challenges brought on by a missing left hand. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Mathieu Cauneau
	Luisa Ceola A trinity of words that have formed a pattern of life for Luisa Ceola can be summarised as being, invisible, determined and resilient. Luisa was born in Padova, just as the seventies, a decade full of social and technological change, was on the horizon. As crucial as these breakthroughs were, even then the medical profession could not figure out what was happening to Luisa.
	Warren Clark Warren talks about the challenges he faces as a young golfer with autism and learning disabilities. Remarkably through his own charity, Warren has introduced a staggering 5000 people to golf. He’s also a qualified S.N.A.G (Starting New at Golf) coach and an ambassador for the Arctic One Foundation and the Golf Foundation and HSBC Golf Roots. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Warren Clark
	Kent Danielsen Kent talks about the challenges he faces as a young golfer with Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Kent Danielsen
	Dennis Duchi Dennis has an infectious, can do attitude, and is grateful for, as he puts it, his second lease on life. Golf has been part of his life for more that 50 years, except for an enforced ten year absence. Please enjoy my conversation with Dennis Duchi.
	Pierre Dumas In this interview for EDGAGOLF.com, Pierre tells us how he started playing golf, the emotional experience of playing with the French team and how he became so enthusiastic about golf that he eventually decided to write a book.
	EDGA – Pieter & Helena Look behind the vast majority of successful organisations, and we can find a story of determination, struggle, conflict, doubt, tough decisions and of course, the people who took the first steps. Helena Brobeck and Pieter van Duijn were just two of several pioneers that looked to unite disability associations, and their national federations.
	Paul Ellison Paul talks about his life dealing with the challenges brought on by Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Condition. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Paul Ellison
	Jason Hicks Faircloth Founder of the United States Disabled Golf Association, Jason Hicks Faircloth talks with Tony Bennett about his life growing up with cerebral palsy Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Jason Hicks Faircloth
	Pierjean Frison Pierjean talks about his early military career as a fighter pilot leading up to his current work as an anchor with French TV station France-3. In his interview, Pierjean also talks about the accident that impacted his life and his passion for golf. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Pierjean Frison
	Mike Gays Mike explains how he had got involved in many sports and found that Golf was right for him. He talks about losing count of the number of surgeries that he has had and that his mantra is simply “that you just have to get through things”. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Mike Gays
	George Groves George talks about the challenges he faces as a young golfer with Els Palsy. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with George Groves
	Mauricio Gutierez-Pena EDGA golfer Mauricio Gutierez-Pena talks with Tony Bennett about how his life dramatically changed in an instant after being shot in the back by a bandit. Listen (and watch) to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Mexican golfer Mauricio Gutierez-Pena
	Christian Hamilton Inclusion – Senior Manager for Golf Australia, and PGA of Australia professional, Christian Hamilton has a unique view on how golf can truly become an inclusive game that represents the broader community. Listen to the Christian Hamilton story.
	Kevin Harmison Kevin explains what happened on a fateful day that resulted in a life-changing accident, and how, even though he had a loving family, he still had to overcome, suicidal thoughts and social isolation. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Kevin Harmison.
	Ashley Harris Ashley talks about the challenges he faces as a young golfer with rheumatoid arthritis. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Ashley Harris
	Stewart Harris Former Welsh Guard Stewart Harris talks with Tony Bennett about a lifetime of experiences wrapped up into just 35 years. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Stewart Harris
	Richard Hoff EDGA golfer Richard Hoff talks with Tony Bennett about his life growing up with Attention Deficit Disorder, commonly called ADD Listen (and watch) to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Swedish golfer Richard Hoff
	Jes Høgh EDGA golfer and ex high profile football player Jes Høgh talks with Tony Bennett about his life and the effect of a massive blood clot that had formed on his brain Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Jes Høgh
	James Hourigan This conversation reveals how a near-fatal car accident in Johannesburg resulted in James Hourigan having a word with the man upstairs, and him finding a game which means everything. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with James Hourigan.
	Shlomo Ivgi Shlomo talks about his life dealing with the challenges brought on by a tragic accident that left him paralysed Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Shlomo Ivgi
	Josh Jones My conversation with Josh Jones was recorded in the Media Centre at the 2019 Emirates Australian Open. Josh was delighted to receive the award for being the leading Stableford player in the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability, and grateful to have found a game that he can be fully engrossed in after some dark days. Please enjoy my conversation with Josh Jones.
	Mike Jones From a traumatic accident that could have killed him to walking again and winning golf tournaments, Mike Jones’s story is intrinsically linked with the sport he loves. “Golf saved my life”, is not a line you hear every day. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Mike Jones
	Monique Kalkman EDGA golfer Monique Kalkman talks with Tony Bennett about how cancer as a teenager left her in a wheelchair facing huge life challenges. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Monique Kalkman
	Johan Kammerstad EDGA golfer Johan Kammerstad was born without some bones, and a lack of muscles in his right leg Listen (and watch) to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Swedish golfer Johan Kammerstad
	Timo Klischen Timo Kilschen talks with Tony Bennett about his life and the challenges of being born with Brachial Plexus Palsy Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Timo Kilschen
	Caroline Larsson Caroline Larsson talks with Tony Bennett about how her life dramatically changed following the amputation of her right leg above the knee Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Caroline Larsson
	Brendan Lawlor Brendan talks about the challenges he faces as a young golfer with a rare condition called Ellis–van Creveld syndrome. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Brendan Lawlor
	Cedric Lescut In this interview with EDGA’s Tony Bennett, Cedric tells us how he came back to golf after losing his right leg in a motor cycle accident. He reveals the changes that he made, especially mentally, how he gives clinics to kids and helps them to get their life in perspective and shares his passion for all people to start playing golf regardless of their disability.
	Rasmus Lia Imagine what it would be like to fly through the air unaided. Rasmus Lia had this sensation many times as he followed his passion for cross-country skiing, until one day it went horribly wrong. Rasmus explains what happened that day and how he has come back from a life-changing accident. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Rasmus Lia.
	Tineke Loogman With a reputation of being fiesty, determined and direct Tineke Loogman comes across as being passionate about golf for the disabled, grateful for the people around her and content. Listen to the Tineke Loogman story.
	Sebas Lorente In this interview, golfer Sebas Lorente tells us how he transitioned to play golf again after his accident. One of the most popular players on the EDGA tour, Sebas reveals that his motivation was to play golf with his son and tells us that the community he had at the golf club where he was a member, really helped him to re-socialise. His advice for those who do not play is to give the game a try.
	Shane Luke Nine times Australian Open winner Shane Luke talks with Tony Bennett about how a diagnosis of bone cancer when just fifteen years of age, changed the course of his life but sharpened his competitive edge. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Shane Luke.
	Marcus Malo EDGA golfer Marcus Malo was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in his shoulder when just 16 years of age which resulted in an amputation of his right arm Listen (and watch) to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Swedish golfer Marcus Malo
	Gareth McNeilly EDGA golfer Gareth McNeilly talks with Tony Bennett about how his life changed one day when the throttle on his motor bike jammed open. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Northern Ireland golfer Gareth McNeilly.
	Marcella Neggers Marcella Neggers talks with Tony Bennett about her life after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Marcella Neggers
	Geoff Nicholas The most dominant golfer in Amputee golf for over a decade Geoff Nicholas from Australia, talks with Tony Bennett about how he dealt with Thalidomide, the amputation of his right leg, and bullies, to become a PGA of Australia Tour player and beat Tiger Woods in one round. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Geoff Nicholas.
	Rich O’Brien US Golfer Rich O’Brien talks with Tony Bennett about how his life dramatically changed following an accident with a golf cart Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Rich O’Brien
	Cameron Pollard If it is true that obstacles and difficulties are merely a gateway to developing an uncommon depth of character, then my guest today has certainly had his fair share. Nineteen-years-old Australian Cameron Pollard can list quite a few obstacles. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Cameron Pollard.
	Tony Poole “It probably is as bad as you think it is, but you’re awake.” These are the words of advice from Tony Poole when asked what he would say to someone who had just survived a stroke. Tony shoots from the hip, and takes no prisoners with his straight-talking, as one might expect from an ex-pat Kiwi living in the state of Texas, USA. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Tony Poole
	Juan Postigo Arce European Champion Juan Postigo Arce talks with Tony Bennett about how growing up in ‘Seve’ country helped him fall in love with golf. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Juan Postigo Arce
	Stephen Prior Stephen Prior loved his sports, but when a water-ski accident resulted in him losing his right hand, some sports were just too difficult. Stephen had previously played golf for fun, but he soon realised that the game could be a great vehicle for his competitive instincts. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Stephen Prior.
	Charles-Henri Quélin In this interview, Charles Henri Quélin tells us how he started to play, some of his highlights playing golf at a high level, how he enjoys playing in tournaments for golfers with disability and shares his advice for people with impairment wishing to start playing golf.
	Gianna Rojas Gianna Rojas is a force of nature. Just spending a few minutes in her company reveals a friendly, open and passionate woman, who is comfortable in her own skin. Gianna is determined to spread the word that golf is for all, that everyone is differently-abled, and that having a disability does not define the person. Please enjoy my conversation with Gianna Rojas.
	Mike Rolls Mike talks about his life dealing with the challenges brought on by a double amputation caused by meningococcal disease during his late teens.. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Mike Rolls
	Rasmus Skov Lot Rasmus Lot talks with Tony Bennett about his life and the challenges of being born without a right forearm Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Rasmus Skov Lot
	Deborah Smith Anyone who plays golf soon realises that occasionally we get a bad lie. Life doesn’t always give us exactly what we deserve. Call it perseverance, call it resilience, call it tenacity, call it whatever you like, but Deborah Smith has it in bucket loads and boy has she needed it. . Please enjoy my conversation with Deborah Smith.
	Pedro Sottomayor Depending on when you read Pedro’s story, take a few minutes to either remember what you were doing when you were 28 years of age, or if you have not yet reached that milestone, imagine what you would like to be doing as you approach your thirties. At 28 years of age Pedro Sottomayor had his life turned upside down one afternoon in a Doctors surgery when he received a diagnosis that would change his life.
	Aleš Süsser Aleš talks about his life dealing with the challenges of cerebral palsy. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Aleš Süsser
	Lucas Vale Marciano de Oliveira Lucas talks with Tony Bennett about how his life took a dramatic turn following an unprovoked shooting which caused him to become a paraplegic Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Lucas Vale Marciano de Oliveira
	Daphne van Houten This conversation with Daphne van Houten, reveals how she went from being a young girl with a huge scoliosis to EGA European Champion for Women Golfers with disability. Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Daphne van Houten.
	Adem Wahbi EDGA golfer Adem Wahbi was born with spastic diplegia which is a form of cerebral palsy (CP). Read how Adem hasn’t just come to terms with his disability but has developed his golf to such a very high standard that he could one day achieve his golfing dreams of “beating Tiger Woods”.
	Dennis Walters Dennis talks with Tony Bennett about how his life took a dramatic turn following an accident with a golf buggy which caused him to become a T12-paraplegic Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Dennis Walters
	Mette Wegge Lynggaard Mette Wegge Lynggaard talks with Tony Bennett about her life and the challenges of coping with cerebral palsy Listen to EDGA’s Tony Bennett chatting with Mette Wegge Lynggaard
	Chris Young In Chris Young, you will meet a man who has thought deeply about what is important to him, who is grateful for the things that we so often take for granted, and who, is a living testimony to the power of the human spirit. Please enjoy my conversation with Chris Young.