These are some of the most inspiring swings in golf

July 19, 2022 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Golfers at the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open are proving that where there's a will, there's a way

Beth Ann Nichols of our partner Golfweek is on site at the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open at Pinehurst No. 6, and she is capturing video of some of the most amazing golf swings you will see.

As much as we enjoy seeing the power of Bryson DeChambeau, the precision of Collin Morikawa, or the elegance of Jin Young Ko, there is something even more inspirational about the swing of a golfer who might be "missing" something but has found a way to overcome it and deliver the club to the back of the ball in his or her own unique way.

“I’m just trying to show people that there are other ways to get the job done,” says Brian Canesi, who was born with no hands but carries a 5.6 handicap:

Brandon Canesi, 30, was born without hands and plays with custom extended clubs that allow him to anchor under his arms. pic.twitter.com/43ViRwB0X7
— Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) July 19, 2022

Brian Bemis has a better position at the top with one leg than most golfers do with two:

Here’s Brian Bemis in slow-mo. This man has had 57 surgeries. Absolutely loves the game. Plays off a 6.7 handicap. pic.twitter.com/kOQEMFTyMu
— Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) July 19, 2022

His swing may be shorter than Jon Rahm's, but seated golfer Larry Celano is perfectly on plane:

Larry Celano has a spinal cord injury from when he was accidentally shot during the 1989 invasion of Panama. He’s one of seven seated players at the U.S. Adaptive Open. pic.twitter.com/x1ML00g7cq
— Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) July 19, 2022

Here's Jordan Thomas. If you only watched him from the waist up, would you even be able to tell he was a double amputee?

Jordan Thomas is a double below-the-knee amputee due to a boating accident at age 16. Thomas’ foundation provides prosthetic devices for children. His handicap index is +1.6. pic.twitter.com/7bDI1TH7KR
— Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) July 19, 2022

There are so many more videos of these amazing athletes. Check out Beth Ann's Twitter feed to see more throughout the week at Pinehurst.

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