In 2009 whilst serving with the 2nd Commando Regiment in the Special Operations task group in Afghanistan I was involved in an incident with an Improvised device and the result was a double amputation. At the time it was advised that I was likely to loose my right arm also on the off chance I survived.

As a competitive and motivated individual I felt the need to have something to strive for. Golf had always been the main conversation around my dinner table growing up and after playing with my father on a Friday socially I realised the impact that it could have on my quality of life and possibly give me something to strive for, that thing being a low handicap.

The community that I found has had an impact beyond my wildest expectations and it is an honour to be able to contribute to support such an amazing group.

In 2015 I was involved in a serious mining accident that resulted in the death of a close friend and the loss of my left forearm. I got into golf for both mental and physical rehab in 2016 and that soon turned into an addiction. In 2019, I reached world number 1 in the stableford division for Golfers with a disability. I strive to become a scratch golfer and hope to see golf brought into the Paralympics where I would love to represent my country.

I have been a golfer from about the age of 10 and got myself down to a low single figure handicap from about the age of 20 and went on to represent at Pennant level for some years.

My life took a real turn when I was involved in a work-place accident in May 2016, where my right leg was run over by a side loader folk lift resulting in an above knee amputation.

I can remember thinking to myself the day after the accident that my golfing days way well be over but a phone call from Nathan Rix (a fellow amputee golfer) on about day 4 after my accident changed that thought. It took me about 12 months to get myself sorted out with a prosthetic and back on the golf course and once I got to this point Rixi invited me along to one of the AGNSW local golf days and since then, I haven’t looked back.

Not being back to that low handicap is irrelevant as just being back playing at any level is what it’s all about and playing in Amputee events provides ‘more than golf’ as the emphasis of these events are friendship, encouragement, inclusion, and plenty of advice to not only me but also my wife Linda.

I lost both my legs below the knee to severe septic shock in 2012. At the age of 38 and as a father of three young children it was a life changing event and a very challenging time. What I didn’t expect was that this event would actually change my life on some very positive ways.

One such positive way was getting back into golf and having the opportunity to play amputee golf with so many great people on so many great golf courses. Golf has been a key part of my recovery from my illness and has helped me continue to indulge in my love of sport as not just a spectator, but also as a participant. Golf has provided me with a great distraction from the difficulties of being a bi-lateral amputee and has provided me with motivation to keep moving, even when it can be uncomfortable at times. I hope by being part of the AGA committee that I can help give other amputees the opportunity to play this great sport.

At the recent 2024 AGM Anthony kindly volunteered to re-join the committee for a second spell. Anthony was pivotal in the original conception of Amputee Golf Australia 20 years ago. We are thrilled to have him back as part of the team promoting golf to amputees across Australia.

In 2005 i Had a work accident as a Boat Builder that Changed my life, after 3 years of try to save my leg the doctors Amputated my leg in October 2008, whilst getting fitted for a Prosthetic leg i seen a poster about Amputee Golf and i joined up straight away,

Played my first Amputee Comp in 2009 and i was hooked, it’s given me Encouragement and friendship and support to never give up no matter what.

Being on the Board of AGA and also President of the Queensland Amputee Golf Association (QAGA) is great to work with fellow Amputee’s and organising events and it’s rewarding when you see the smiles on your friends faces.