
I first started playing golf in 2012 after an operation meant that I could tolerate a prosthesis.
Playing golf gave me a completely new lease of life I was obsessed, I was hooked.
I threw my whole life into Golf hitting a minimum of 500 600 balls a day honing my technique and I was determined to be the best I possibly could in my SPORT.
This obsession led me from starting handicap of 18.5 to 18 months later being able to turn pro and become the worlds first Amputee to qualify and play on able bodied professional golf tour. I also attained number one ranking in Disabled Golf for 2012 2013 and 2014 this is one of the proudest moments of my life to know that I was the best at something for a certain amount of time.
However, time and tide wait for no man and with my disability and back problems, leg problems, et cetera now being able to attain that standard for me is unreachable that’s why we started ADG Disabled Golf development. Our whole mission at ADG is to find untapped talent in Disabled Golf world and provide them with clothing clubs memberships training and entry fee fees to tournaments to really see how far they can go in their Disabled Golf journey.
At present we are concentrating on our client Barry wearing, and helping him fulfil his dreams of competing on and able-bodied professional golf tour, and this has been one of the most rewarding journeys I’ve ever undertaken.
ADG is in its infancy however we can see the road ahead and we are excited to walk that road with our players and give them the best possible chance of success in the future.

Turning Challenges into Purpose – My Journey with MS, Golf & Business
When I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at just 24, my greatest fear was losing my connection to sport — something that had always been a core part of who I am.
But in 2014, I discovered something that changed everything: golf. Despite the physical limitations MS placed on me, I realised that golf was not only a sport I could still play — it was one I could truly belong to. I joined disabled golf groups and was instantly inspired by the community: people just like me, who refused to let their diagnosis define their limits.
I’ll never be a low-handicap golfer, and that’s okay. What this game has given me — purpose, drive, and friendships I never expected — far outweighs any scorecard. The mental boost, the social connection, and the sheer joy of progress, no matter how small, are priceless.
Now, my mission is simple: if I can help even one person find the same positivity and empowerment through golf that I’ve found, then every effort is worth it. My belief is rooted in a simple truth:
“It’s not about what you can’t do — it’s about discovering what you CAN.”
Let’s work together to create opportunities, break down barriers, and support people in reaching the heights they deserve.
Alongside this journey, my professional life has remained a constant source of pride. I began my career in estate agency straight out of school at 16, and by 31, I took the leap to start my own business. Eighteen years later, I’m fortunate to lead a fantastic team of eight, helping people move home and take the next step in their own life journeys — every single day.
Whether in sport or business, resilience, belief, and a sense of purpose can carry you further than you ever imagined

David Stocks – A Journey of Resilience and Purpose
Born in 1976 in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, I spent over 20 years working in the automotive industry until a life-changing disability forced me to completely rethink my future.
Refusing to give up, I reinvented myself as a disabled diving instructor — a role I was incredibly passionate about until my condition progressed and once again brought that chapter to a close.
In 2020, a friend introduced me to the world of disabled golf. I became a member of my first golf club and quickly found a new passion — and purpose. Just five years later, I’m proud to now serve on the Durham County Executive as the first disabled Executive in the country — and possibly the world. I also proudly represent Beamish Golf Club as a Disabled Ambassador.
These roles have given me the opportunity to go out into the community and bring the game of golf to people of all abilities — from children to adults, disabled and non-disabled alike.
Golf has truly changed my life. It gave me something to fight for when I needed it most. It reminded me that every day is worth showing up for.
My mission now is simple: to inspire others living with disabilities to believe that, with determination and the right support, anything is possible. The barriers are real — but so are the opportunities.