Name: Barry Williams
Lives: Kyabram VIC
Age: Irrelevant
Married to Karen for 25 years & have a daughter Jessica aged 23
Occupation: Retired: World Champion Harness Racing Driver (36 Winners Hollywood Park USA)
(Bazza & Gazza)
Amputation: Right BK due to industrial accident – not while racing horses
Member: Parkland Golf Course
Handicap: 19
I started playing golf after I lost my leg 8 years ago in 2000, and have never played prior to that.
I attended a clinic at Royal Melbourne Golf Course with Jack Newton & Geoff Nicholas & have been hooked ever since.
2008 Runner Up – Golden Putter competition with Melissa (able bodied tournament)
2007 Winner – B Grade Leg Division Gross Queensland Open
2007 Winner – Golden Putter Competition
2006 2 nd Seniors Gross
Participated in the Austr alia Amputee Open 2006, 2007 & 2008
I helped to establish the first amputee golf championship in Victoria with Limbs 4 Life and am a keen Peer Support volunteer for the organisation as well as being a sub committee member of the Victorian Amp Golf organising committee.
And wish Gary & the team all the best for their first South Australian Open
