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How Kelsey Koch Rebuilt Her Golf Career in 1 Year Using Grit, Gratitude, and a Fresh Start
Yoga teacher, high school coach, and adaptive golfer Kelsey Koch has faced more challenges in a single year than most people face in a lifetime. Born with VACTERL syndrome and living with a leg amputation since infancy, Kelsey endured surgery, equipment loss, and setbacks in 2024—yet still competed at the U.S. Adaptive Open.
In this episode, Kelsey reflects on resilience, sobriety, and self-love. From playing barefoot in Crocs to receiving new custom clubs, her story is about rebuilding, redefining, and showing up authentically on and off the course.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode- How Kelsey turned adversity into opportunity in 2024
- The role of yoga and self-love in her athletic journey
- Balancing coaching, competing, and recovery
- Why she believes every body and every story matters
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By Disability Media NetworkYoga teacher, high school coach, and adaptive golfer Kelsey Koch has faced more challenges in a single year than most people face in a lifetime. Born with VACTERL syndrome and living with a leg amputation since infancy, Kelsey endured surgery, equipment loss, and setbacks in 2024—yet still competed at the U.S. Adaptive Open.
In this episode, Kelsey reflects on resilience, sobriety, and self-love. From playing barefoot in Crocs to receiving new custom clubs, her story is about rebuilding, redefining, and showing up authentically on and off the course.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode- How Kelsey turned adversity into opportunity in 2024
- The role of yoga and self-love in her athletic journey
- Balancing coaching, competing, and recovery
- Why she believes every body and every story matters