Tough Love and Second Chances - EDGA

by Ben Evans (EDGA)

The tough love and second chances podcast, reveals remarkable stories of those who refuse to be defined by their disability. The power of the human spirit shines through with examples of how hope, courage and the opportunity to express oneself through the game of golf, makes for a combination that can improve, and even save lives. Written and hosted by Ben Evans for EDGA.

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The THOMAS MATSSON story

When Thomas Matsson views a long, undulating putt across the green, he knows the odds are against him. But he is used to that. These tricky shots don’...

16m

•Aug 26, 2026

The JÖRG PLISKAT story

“Never give up. Try everything: it's possible more than you think,” says the 61-year-old Jörg Pliskat. Looking back, the 22-year-old version of Jörg d...

14m

•Aug 8, 2026

The JOHN EAKIN story

John Eakin cites family members, and friends at Royal Ashdown Forest GC in East Sussex, who have been his guides for regular rounds of golf in order t...

12m

•Jul 24, 2026

The NIKKI ETHERIDGE story

After Nikki Etheridge first started her golf journey nearly three years ago she would adopt the encouraging thought, “progress not perfection”, and th...

•Jul 8, 2026

The HARRIS ABU BAKAR story

Every time he enjoys a round of golf, Harris Abu Bakar from Malaysia knows the sport has played a vital part in his rehabilitation from a life-changin...

18m

•Jun 24, 2026

The KIBAYA LAIBUTA story

Welcome to this EDGA article on Dr Kibaya Laibuta, a golfer who is visually impaired from Kenya, who wishes to raise awareness to help grow the game f...

13m

•Jun 11, 2026