Ben Keogh’s Road to Pro Golf - July Campaign

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After 13 years away, Ben Keogh is chasing pro golf—cutting his handicap from 17.7 to +1 in under 2 years through relentless dedication.

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My name is Ben Keogh, and I’m chasing a dream I thought was lost — becoming a professional golfer. My name is Ben Keogh, a proud Territorian growing up in Humpty Doo and Howard Springs. I’m a dedicated amateur golfer currently traveling full-time across Australia to pursue my dream of turning professional. My journey to this point hasn’t been conventional, but it’s been built on hard work, self-belief, and a deep passion for the game of golf. I first picked up a golf club at age 3 and developed quickly, reaching a +1 handicap by the time I was 15. At that stage, golf was my life. I trained hard and played harder, chasing excellence with the support of my family. However, after a difficult personal decision and a breakdown in support at home, I stepped away from golf to focus on becoming financially independent. I left school and moved back to Elliott in the NT and began working in my family&#39;s fuel station before moving into the mining industry in the Northern Territory, where I remained for over a decade. Working in the mines taught me resilience, discipline, and how to perform under pressure — skills I now bring back to the game I never stopped loving. For years, I told myself I’d return “one day.” That day finally came in mid-2023.I returned to golf in August 2023 after 13 years away. My starting handicap was 17.7. Since then, I’ve trained almost daily while continuing to support my family working FIFO up until November last year, and my handicap has dropped to +1 in just 1.8 years. My lowest recent round is 66 (Par 72), and I now train and compete six days a week across Queensland, soon heading to Victoria as part of my Q-School preparation. I’m not just chasing a dream — I’m building one, with my wife and young son by my side. We’ve sold our home and now live on the road in a caravan to give this dream every chance to succeed. We’ve committed everything to this journey. <h3>✅ Follow us On facebook</h3><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1UPYbeKrqc/?mibextid=wwXIfr" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/share/1UPYbeKrqc/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a> <h3>✅ How You Can Help</h3>We’re fundraising through the Australian Sports Foundation to cover approved expenses like:<ul><li>Tournament entry fees = around about $150 each time</li><li>Flights and accommodation</li><li>Fuel for travel between competitions</li><li>Golf essentials <ul><li>balls 3 pack = $25 or 12 pack = $90</li><li>Glove = $35</li><li>Bucket of range balls used daily = $15</li></ul></li></ul>All donations over $2 are tax-deductible, and funds can only be used for verified sporting costs.<h3> </h3><h3>AUGUST TOURNAMENTS:</h3><ul><li>August 21-23 Pacific Harbour Amateur</li><li>August 25-27 QLD Stroke Play Championship</li></ul><h3>Thanks to the generosity of some amazing supporters, I was able to play in the following tournaments:</h3><ul><li>July 11–13 – Darwin NT Classic (Flights paid and booked)</li><li>July 18–20 – Portsea Amateur (already booked!)</li><li>July 25–27 – Darwin Open (Flights paid and booked)</li></ul>Every donation, big or small, brings me closer to the tee box. I’m proving that with determination, heart, and community — it’s never too late to chase something meaningful.Thank you for being part of this comeback story. Let’s see how far we can go, together. Annual Target: $15,000To support entry fees, travel, accommodation, and tournament preparation throughout the year.We update this page each month so you can follow along and see exactly where your support is going.