My first Par in 5 years 10 months since Spinal Cancer left me Paralysed.
Par 3 6th (Newtown 9)
@TramoreGolfClub
The funny thing was I had my first bogey earlier on the 1st 😆😆😆
1. I cannot begin to describe the humiliation I have been subjected to by
@Ryanair
at
@CorkAirport
today. I’m a wheelchair user and denied my electric machine to go on the plane. Consequently No
@LFC
match tomorrow & withdrawal from
@edgagolf
tournament
@formbyhall
5 years, 9 months, 3 weeks and 1 day from my last shot on a golf course: A 5 foot putt in lashing rain of the
@ballyliffingc
Pro-Am in 2016 to today, a bullet” 😆 of a drive down the 1st fairway in
@tramore_golf_club
Great to have my Dad out there for my first round 🤗
Despite best efforts, I wont be able to travel.
@AerLingus
were very kind, had a flight that would’ve taken the Paragolfer & myself but other transport arrangements could not be made.
@Ryanair
phoned, apologised and offered a refund, that was it. Legal proceedings begin tomorrow.
Not too bad after five years away from the game…Such a wonderful, strange, exciting & yes, heartbreaking (at times) feeling. I think the chipping has improved if I’m being honest 😁
Hi
@AerLingus
Could you help a wheelchair user stranded at
@CorkAirport
after being discriminated against by
@Ryanair
refusing to take my golf scooter on board even after all appropriate details were disclosed? I need to get to Liverpool for an
@edgagolf
tournament
@formbyhall
First competition since July 2016. With Spinal cancer and paralysis a month later, I thought I’d never play golf again so playing in a competition today is a bonus. Am I pleased??? I had 32 points…so no!!! 😜😜
#golf
many thanks also to my good butty
@flynnerss
💪
Absolutely thrilled to win the Wheelchair division and 3rd place overall in The Cape Town Disabled Championships. A couple of medals coming home ☘️🇿🇦🇮🇪
@sadga101
@edgagolf
@TramoreGolfClub
5 years ago today I took my last steps. 5 years! The difference with this “anniversary” to the previous 4 is that it’s official now that this should never have happened.
I should be walking. The hospital admitted liability and life goes on.
People always ask..1/3
2. When booking the flight I provided all the appropriate documentation. I arrived at Cork Airport at 3pm (8pm flight) to have an easy check in. Fast forward 8 hours
@Ryanair
won’t allow my Paragolfer on the plane which means I cannot get on the plane.
Many thanks to all
@TaylorMadeGolf
@legsbenedict23
for traveling to Tramore this morning to fit me out with a new bag of “weapons”.
The “numbers” for the driver were exceptional…they were just going as far as my 7 iron 😳 work to be done 😁😁😁
4.5 points from a possible 5. No rookie in the history of
@TheSolheimCup
from a European or American position has ever recorded such a feat. The world is witnessing what Ireland already knew.
@leona_maguire
is Box Office material. Congratulations team
@SolheimCupEuro
🇮🇪🇪🇺💪💪
3. I have not met or spoken to a single
@Ryanair
representative even though I asked repeatedly.
@swissportNews
staff informed me Ryanair would only provide a refund!!!
@Ryanair
have left me stranded
@CorkAirport
with no way of getting anywhere. I have specialised taxis booked
@Ryanair
@swissportNews
@CorkAirport
4.
@LPL_Airport
to bring my Paragolfer and I to
@formbyhall
and then to transport me to
@LFC
for tomorrows match. These specialised taxis are costly and exceptionally hard to find. Many days of research and phone calls are required to find such a service.
For Birdie number 2…since 6 years ago when life decided I would be better in a chair than able to walk
#spinalcancer
😫
@flynnerss
the perfect commentator 👌😁😁
@Ryanair
@swissportNews
@CorkAirport
@LPL_Airport
@formbyhall
@LFC
@edgagolf
8. The preparation that goes into travelling for a wheelchair user is meticulous and arduous, never mind a golfer travelling with golf clubs, suitcase, wheelchair, shower chair and a paragolfer. I travel on my own as I love my independence. There’s no such words as “not possible”
Thanks to everyone for all the messages. Possibility of an
@AerLingus
flight from Dublin to Manchester tomorrow morning at 6:30am but I’m stuck in
@CorkAirport
with no way to transport the machine to Dublin. Can anyone assist?
The Long Handicap Tramore Golf Club and Pierce Purcell teams better watch out 😆😆
After 5 years I’ll be hitting the fairways once again or more realistically, the left rough!
I wonder has paralysis cured my dreadful snap hook??? 🤷♂️😁 3/3
Rd 1 completed. Finally broke 90 for the first time, shooting 89.
36 pts (17 h/cap) to be in joint 4th place (41 pts leading). Looking forward to rd 2. 🇮🇪☘️🇿🇦👍
1st GIR and birdie attempt in 5 years 10 months - 9th hole Par 3 (Newtown)
@TramoreGolfClub
Yes, I would miss the par putt also…GOLF! 🙄😆 commentary by
@flynnerss
“I had just finished playing a Pro-Am in Ballyliffin and then basically the next day I am paralysed."
Ian St John on an emotional journey back to the top as he prepares to compete in
@roganstowngolf
this week🏆
Read more:
What a day and what a match!
@leona_maguire
&
@melreidgolf
just took down the Korda sister 💪💪💪 Leona’s first match and first point. Legend 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪&🏴🏴🏴🏴
have you accepted that you’re now paralysed?”
I always reply honestly “No and I never will, how could I? what I have done is learned to adapt” and I’ll be adapting pretty quickly to this new Paragolf machine when I take delivery in a couple of weeks time 😁2/3
Very disappointed & frustrated with having to withdraw from the Irish Open yesterday 😔 The machine was “sick” this time and not me!
Software & engine trouble on the 13th hole.
Hopefully it will be 3rd time lucky in Holland next month 👍
@edgagolf
@GolfIreland_
@roganstowngolf
It was an honour and a humbling one to be invited by The Alliss Family to to celebrate “The Voice of Golf”, Mr. Peter Alliss. To be sat beside and have a chance to catch up with the wonderful
@mogolf99
was a bonus! Not bad company when you’ve Sandy Lyle in the same row also!
Delighted to bring you part 1 of 2 with Padraig Harrington. Please Like and Share and we also want your COMMENTS!
Tag 3 golfing pals to be in with a chance to join us live for our Masters Preview Podcast at an exciting venue.
Waterford RPU observed these three cars parked in disabled driver bays earlier. All cars occupied and no disabled drivers identification in their possession. These spaces are invaluable to those who need them. Fixed Charge Penalty Notices issued to all drivers.
#operationenable
Nice to see
@ShaneLowryGolf
finish off his round with a 2 ft putt on 18. That’s the only shot we saw of his entire round! The US coverage would frustrate the most patient person
#disrepectful
@markbar74
Sorry to hear it buddy. It’s a lottery every time you go into a pub or restaurant. Don’t get me started on hotels which claim to be “wheelchair accessible”. An absolute bloody nightmare 😡
A privilege to have our good friend Seamus Power
@Power4Seamus
on with us for episode 78. Tune in to hear how the Déise man has risen to No.28 in the World and now a 2 x PGA Tour winner. Up the Déise ⚪️🔵
Lexi Thompson
@Lexi
joins us on the podcast this week from her home in Florida. One of the biggest stars in world golf, Lexi takes us through her amazing career and gives us a brilliant behind the scenes insight into her life. Plenty of fun along the way!
Available now 🎧
#lpga
Very excited to share this piece I’ve written for The European Tour website.
A different take on the “shot of the day”.
Many thanks to Keith Pelley & Roddy...
Stephen Gallagher | Gleneagles 2014 Mission Accomplished | Ep.29
We catch up with Scotsman
@stevieggolf
to discuss his longevity on the European tour and his goal and execution of a master plan to make Paul…
Hi all, I’ve been meaning to post this for a while. It’s in relation to my Paragolf machine and the possibility of potential damage to the greens.
Please read and share as this will answer the question definitively 👍
1 year on from our 1st Pod with
@padraig_h
and we celebrate with our 50th pod and special guest Louis Oosthuizen. Available to download for free on Monday 🇮🇪 ☘️ 🎧
A battling 72 from
@JamesSugrue2
in the 2nd round of the
@DDFIrishOpen
@GalgormResort
keeps him in touch of the leaders going into “moving day”.
A must mention of the incredible performance of
@MarkPower68
to make the cut also. The future of Irish Golf is very bright! 🇮🇪🏆🎙
Some days stand out more than others. A privilege to chat to Mr. Tony Jacklin
@RyderCupEurope
Huge thanks to
@tonyjim58
for organising.
** Coming Soon **
@GUIGolf
@IrishLadiesGolf
@CGI_Golf
When you did put forward the point during these intense 48 hours of engagement, that the teams in the GAA can train & play matches with absolutely ZERO testing (none whatsoever!) before and afterwards, what answer did you get???
@gregallenRTE
I like my fellow Deise man Seamus Power to do well this week Greg. Played well there in the past, injury free and a superb 62 to top the leaderboard in the Monday Qualifier. Up the Deise ⚪️🔵 say it with me Greg...Up.The.Deise 💪😁
So it’s been three years today since I last walked. Is today about reminiscing? A very dark and dangerous place to visit. Is it about the survival & adaption to a “new” life? Again, a…
We are joined this week on the podcast by
@Garymurphy62
, former European Tour player and sky sports commentator. Gary is the Golf Professional at next year’s Horizon Irish Open venue - The K Club.
Available now wherever you get your podcasts.
#skysportsgolf
#kclub
#2022recap
“Friends of Ian St John” Golf Classic.
- Killeen Castle
- October 7th
- Teams of 4
Looking forward to a Fun Filled day in Killeen Castle on October 7th.
Open to All golfers, Amateur or Professional in any...