He was also world series golf champion in 2002, leading amputee in the world championships in 2014, part of the Australian team that won the ‘World Disabled Cup’ in South Africa in 2014 and placed third in Japan last year.
“Last weekend’s State win was a big surprise, I had no expectation of winning since I’ve hardly been playing golf due to the pandemic and lockdown,” he said.
Saying golf is his passion, his meditation and his exercise, Shane started playing with his father prior to the amputation of his leg.
“Golf became my rehabilitation after I lost my leg to bone cancer at 15,” he said.
“Dad suggested we hit some balls. I laughed at him as I couldn’t imagine I would ever be able to hit a ball again but visiting the golf range was an eye opener.
“I did hit a ball, in fact many balls that day and never fell over once.”
The president of not-for-profit Amputee Golf Australia is trying to encourage more people with disabilities, especially women and juniors, to have a go at golf.
“Our national event will be played at Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club at Point Cook Victoria, April 4-8, 2022,” he said.
“I hope to see many in attendance and we welcome any donations or sponsorships; we are a recognised Australian Charity.”
For further info, email Shane at amputeegolfaustralia@gmail.com.
