My Timeline & How It Works

The intention with my Timeline is to announce events that are important to me, to document future goals and turn those future goals into goals achieved.

Posts on my timeline are shown in one of three categories: An Announcement, A Future Goal and a Goal Achieved.

Announcements will have a icon and with an orange border and title.

Future Goal will have a icon and with an aqua border and title.

Goals Achieved will have a icon and with an green border and title.

The end game is turn all the aqua green.

2024 - July

Looking for Media Equipment and Team

By this time, it is a goal of mine to expand my media content creation with the aid of equipment and assistance with equipment operation. It is an ambition of mine to make my content as good as it can be so that my message can reach as many as possible! My team and I are humbled and blessed to be able to reach and receive support from as many people as we have! I know that with some technical assistance and the right equipment, we can take our message and story even further. If you would like to be a part of the team or are interested in working with us, please do not hesitate to message me on Instagram or submit an email down below for further inquiry!

2024 - May - 2

Playing in My First Golf Tournament

I am thrilled to announce that I will be competing in my first adaptive golf tournament at Torrey Pines. The competition will be held on the North Course. I will only have a few months to prepare my body and game as best as I can for the tournament. Nevertheless, I am honored to be teeing it up with other fantastic adaptive golfers at such a prestigious venue. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous and I’m sure that my body and golf game will not be up to par, come competition time. Regardless of whether or not my game is ready, I plan to give this my all! Whatever the outcome may be for the tournament, this is a huge milestone for me. Regardless of the result, I already feel I’ve succeeded because I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have this opportunity!

2024 March 19 - UPDATE.

Unfortunately, I have made the difficult decision to withdrawl from the tournament. I’ve been working extremely hard to get my body and game ready for this event, but I will unfortunately not be ready in time for it. I will continue to work hard on getting acclimated to a standing position and developing my game with every intent of competing in adaptive golf tournaments in the future. I am beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this event and I wish everyone in the field at Torrey Pines the best of luck!

2024 - May

A PLK Custom Putter???

Yes, you read that correctly! A friend of mine and I have been working on building my own custom putter with my brand logo. Now it is nearly finished and is expected to arrive! Previously, I had been looking at getting one that was specially built for me to be better fitted for my skill set and mobility. Although, I have been putting well with my Odyssey putter that I had purchased last June, I decided that it was time for an adjustment, as I am now playing from a standing position. So, we figured, “Why not have some fun and make it unique to me?” I cannot wait to reveal it!

2024 - May

The First 18

Play 18 holes of golf.

2024 - Mar - 8

Reaching the News… Again???

Today, I reached the local news for second time. This time around, we discussed how the VertaCat has finally arrived and what I had been working on both on and off the golf course as I adjust to this life-changing piece of equipment. It seems like we’ve come full circle since reaching the news last. It was only a year and a half ago that we reached out to bring awareness to my mission, what I was trying to accomplish, and the gofundme. This truly was a community effort, and I am so grateful that I can now share this amazing device with everyone! If you are in the US you can find the full article here at Redlands Community News

2024 - Jan - 16

On the Course for the First Time with the VertaCat

The day has finally arrived to head out to the course for the first time and be in a standing position with the VertaCat. Since it had arrived in late summer last year, I have been working hard on getting acclimated to a standing position and getting the set up optimal for me. It has been an adjustment to say the least. However, I am so excited to finally take this out to the course and play golf from a standing position. In terms of practice, I plan to start on the putting green and gradually work backwards to the tee as my game progresses over time.

2023 - Dec - 12

Acquire a Full Set of Golf Clubs

I managed to acquire an old set of clubs thanks to a family friend and I was able to begin practicing full swings from a standing position. Getting used to this has been an adjustment, and I have a long way to go, but I am looking forward to this new challenge as my technique and comfort level hopefully improve. Although I have not been able to get on the course with my new VertaCat as of yet, I am confident that the comfort and knowledge that I am gaining while practicing at home will benefit me greatly going forward.

2023 - Aug

Standing on the Tee in 2023

My Paragolfer Is expected to Arrive. The dream of standing has come alive! The excitement from all of us is palpable. I almost can’t believe it’s really happening. If I could go back in time to when I was having doubts about starting this journey, I would tell myself, “It’s all been worth it for this one day, alone!”

2023 - Jul - 14

Going to Pebble Beach

My friends and I are going to Pebble Beach. Yes, you read that right! A group of us are going to Pebble Beach for a four-day golf trip! My friends will be playing some of the most highly renowned courses in the world! I am grateful to be going with them on this once-in-a-lifetime trip! Pebble Beach, here we come!

2023 - Jul - 06

My YouTube Channel

I’m expanding my platform by starting a YouTube channel for longer, in-depth videos where I will be vlogging my course rounds and golf skill progression… Or lack there of!

2023 - Jun - 17

We’ve Done it!

We raised the funds necessary on the go fund me campaign. Thanks to what was in large part a community effort, we have raised enough money to purchase my life-changing piece of equipment! Thank you to all the friends, family, followers, and The Stand up and Play Foundation for your gracious and continued support!

2023 - Jun - 03

New Putter Purchased

I have purchased a new Odyssey putter. Previously, I had always putted with an older, heavier putter. Personally, I felt my old one was slightly heavy on the toe and I could never get comfortable over the ball. I wanted more forgiveness and consistency, and I am happy to say that the Odyssey putter was money well spent.

2022 - Sept - 03

Reaching the News!

My story has reached the Redlands Community News. By this time, I had become comfortable in my role on Instagram and the go fund me campaign was going well. My family and I wanted to spread word of the journey, so we reached out to local news outlets. You can find the Redlands Community News article down below.

Redlands Community News

2022 - Aug - 12

Starting the Go Fund Me

My family and I started a go fund me campaign to raise money for my own Paragolfer. After a successful demo a couple of months prior, my family and friends decided that this was the best way to raise the funds necessary for a Paragolfer. We knew that it would be a community effort to make it successful. Friends, family, and followers of my journey began to pitch in and show their support. The response to the campaign was humbling and heartwarming. And, for that, we are forever grateful.

2022 - Jun - 30

A Life-Changing Invitation

I was invited by a friend that I met at Oak Valley to practice at Redlands Country Club. I had been practicing at Oak Valley for a few months now. My skills with the putter were steadily improving as I was beginning to form my own adaptive techniques from a seated position. A gentleman, whom I am now honored to call my good friend, noticed me practicing. We had talked for a bit and realized that we were both golf fanatics. He offered to take me up to Redlands Country Club. Redlands was wonderfully accommodating, and I have been blessed with the opportunity to meet many new people and form so many wonderful connections. I have even attended multiple club tournaments as an honorary guest and spectator.

2022 - Jun - 02

Successful Demo

Successful demo with the paragolfer.

2022 - Jun - 02

A Day of Many Firsts

Demo day… I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous on this day. Yet, I was jumping for joy at the thought of being able to stand outside of my walker for the first time. I knew if this demo was a success, my next goal would be to acquire one as soon as possible and take my independence and advocacy to the next level. When I stood for the first time on that day, the emotions were indescribable, and the possibilities were endless. The demo was an unbelievable success! My independence, both on the course and in my personal life, were once a fairytale dream. It was hard for me to believe that this dream could become a reality after this day!

2022 - Apr - 03

Looking to Stand

I began looking for a way to play golf from a standing position and seeking out the Stand up and Play Foundation to coordinate a demo to try the Paragolfer. If I truly wanted to gain independence in my personal life and be able to play golf on the course, I needed to find a way to be able to stand hands-free.

2022 - Feb - 22

A Small Leap of Faith

My journey begins as I launch my social media disability sports advocacy campaign on Instagram. In my mind, I was taking a leap of faith, not knowing what the public perception would be. However, I was willing to take that risk because I knew that I wanted to make a difference. Even if I only made a difference in my own life seeking independence through golf, I would have called that a great success. If sharing my story impacted anyone else in a positive way, then I knew the journey that I was about to embark on would be worthwhile.

2022 - Feb - 08

My Journey Starts

I arrive at Oak Valley Golf Academy hoping to practice my short game and putting from a seated position. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I was excited, but at the same time, nervous. My anxiety was quickly put to rest thanks to the accommodating staff. Fortunately, we were able to find a chair and the staff have graciously allowed me to practice on the putting green to this day.