Terry Kirby’s role as an inspiration to other wheelchair golfers and his dedication to the game has earned him the title of Diversity and Inclusion Champion at the 2022 England Golf Awards sponsored by adidas.
The 66-year-old – a member at Ganstead Park Golf Club in Yorkshire – has steadfastly refused to let his disability impact on his love of the links.
Terry had to adapt to being a wheelchair golfer in his thirties but has fully embraced the challenge.
More than that, Terry has made it his mission to champion the game for other wheelchair users and use his example to try and elevate awareness of the game to the same levels now enjoyed by players of other sports such as wheelchair tennis.
As a ‘Handigolfer’. Terry became the first man to captain an English golf club when a member at Tapton parkin Derbyshire
His love of competitive play can be seen in the amount of work he does on behalf of the registered charity, Handigolf Foundation, to encourage others to take part in events.
As chairman of Handigolf, Terry is heavily involved in organising national tournaments for wheelchair users, other disabled golfers as well as fundraisers involving professionals and celebrities.
He has also shown his passion for the game by taking his knowledge into the community and putting on demos for rehab groups at spinal units in hospitals across the country.
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