Robert “Bob” Wilson

Age: 67

Began playing golf at age 17 … lowest handicap … 4

Bilateral Below Knee Amputee 23 February 1974. Played first 9 holes as an amputee, June 30, 1975. Lowest handicap … 9. Currently 13.

National Multiple Amputee Champion…1984

1964 Bachelors Degree, Economics

1982-1984 San Diego Golf Academy, Validictorian

United States Naval Aviator, Lieutenant Commander, Retired. 1964-1974

Executive Director, NAGA 1980 – 1995 - 2000 to present

Founder/Editor, Amputee Golfer magazine 1987 - present

Founder/Coordinator/Instructor, NAGA’s First Swing program 1990 - present

Dennis Walters Courage Award (presented by the International Network of Golf) 1995

National Commanders Trophy, Disabled American Veterans 1990

Member: Manchester Country Club, Bedford, New Hampshire

Married: Wife, Nancy. Two Boys, Craig and Alexander. Two Grandchildren: Madeline, Georgia

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