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.
