Adapting This Game To Anybody with Todd Kierstead
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As the article written by Rick Young of ScoreGolf states, three hours after ParaGolf Canada went live the visionary behind the ground-breaking adaptive online golf initiative, Todd Keirstead, received the following message:
“My spouse, an extremely avid golfer, recently became paralyzed from the waist down and feels they will never be able to golf again. I am hoping by connecting with you the passion will be discovered and the opportunity to play again might again be achieved.”
They reached out to the right person. No one in this country is more capable of improving this individual’s quality of life in the wake of tragic circumstance better than Keirstead.
The globally recognized golf trick shot artist supplanted his career by becoming an advocate for the adaptive golf space and a leading voice for inclusion and diversity. The PGA of Canada member is currently working with individuals with physical disabilities and sensory disabilities, including vision impairment, plus those with spinal cord injuries, wounded veterans and first responders.
On this episode of The GIG Podcast, we sit down with Todd Keirstead to learn all about this ground-breaking initiative that is creating a pathway for Canadians of all abilities to advance in golf. Highlights from this episode of The GIG Podcast that you don’t want to miss include:
- As a speaker and motivator, learn about the key messages Todd is communicating to his audience.
- Hear about what motivates Todd as an able-bodied person to have a passion for others who are challenged with physical sports like golf.
- Learn about who ParaGolf Canada aims to help?
- Discover what some of the biggest misconceptions about golf and inclusivity are.
- Find out what Todd thinks will be the biggest challenges he’ll face with this endeavour.
- Hear about what Todd wants the golf industry to know about the opportunities that exist to be more inclusive.
- Find out how an owner/operator/club manager make their facility more inclusive.
- Listen to Todd share some real-life examples of how golf can have a tremendous impact on the lives of people who are not able-bodied.
- Learn how you and your club can support and get in touch with ParaGolf Canada.
About Todd Keirstead
As a long-standing PGA Member, Todd wants to help any and all individuals with disabilities to become actively engaged in the social structure of their community, and to derive the health benefits that enhance the quality of life. “My vision is to ignite the passion in individuals and to transcend personal boundaries both on and off the fairway”, says Keirstead. “Until now, there has not been a dedicated organization with a sole focus to promote full inclusion towards the sport of golf in Canada.”
Todd has also become one of the world leaders in the inclusion and diversity. He has inspired thousands with his vision that anyone can play golf, no matter what their circumstance. He has spoken to 32 National PGAs on the importance of the involvement of individuals of all abilities to the game of golf.
Todd Keirstead also is one of the world best golf entertainers in the game. Todd has been voted Trick Shot of the Year on the Golf Channel and has been on CTV Sports Plays of the Year. With the amazing shots that Todd is able to execute he has been also featured on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, TSN and TMZ.
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