WAGA News

The Western Amputee Golf Association's Board has unanimously elected Bailey Bish to fill a vacancy on their board of directors. Bailey brings with her a passion for growing adaptive golf. Golf wasn’t always her sport.

Bish's high school basketball career abruptly ended due to a sinus infection that triggered dystonia, a neurological condition causing involuntary muscle contractions, and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), characterized by increased heart rate and potential fainting spells.

Despite living near a golf course during her upbringing, Bish didn't take up the sport until after her diagnosis. Discovering adaptive golf provided her with renewed purpose and aspirations.

“I was in a really bad place three years ago before I found adaptive golf,” Bish said. “Once I found adaptive golf, it really gave me something to work toward and push for. That has been huge in helping me stay strong and motivated through all of the challenges that I’ve faced.

The Western Amputee Golf Association Board of Directors elected Tim Healea to serve as their newest President. Tim's main goal is to help guide WAGA into a position as one of the leaders in the advancement of Adaptive Golf regionally and nationally.

WAGA board of directors member Christine Oviatt will represent WAGA, as a trustee to the National Amputee Golf Association(NAGA). She will be replacing the position previously held by Chris Wicks, who passed away this year in July.