Triple Amputee Golfer Shoots In 80s
POSTED: Thursday, January 26, 2006
UPDATED: 5:35 pm EST January 26,
2006
A man in Zolfo Springs, Fla., who lost three of his limbs after he was nearly electrocuted by a power line has turned his weaknesses into strengths and beats most people he plays against.
Tony O'Conner was injured years ago in an industrial accident with a power line. He lost his right arm and both legs, but still manages to shoot a golf score around 85.
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" You got a choice, to make the most of it or feel sorry for yourself and cry," O'Conner said. "I didn't want to sit around and do nothing."O'Conner is not only a solid golfer, but he is also a two-time racquetball champion at his local gym.O'Conner hopes to become an inspirational speaker when he retires from his job as an immigration officer.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
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