Help drive Josh's Blind Golf Ambitions for 2025

Joshua will be playing in National and International Blind Golf Tournaments in 2025.

About Josh:

Joshua Wood, a 17-year-old high school student from Brisbane, Australia, is a rising star of Blind Golf. With unwavering determination, resilience, and a superlative work ethic, Josh has had success in numerous golf tournaments.

Born with a rare eye condition that caused him to be severely vision impaired and legally blind, Joshua has faced his share of adversity. Yet, true to his nature, he never complains, and instead channels his energy into helping others and relentlessly pursuing his passion for golf.  

Joshua discovered Blind Golf at the age of 13, finding a sport that he could safely play despite his condition. This not only gave him an opportunity to play competitive sport but also allowed him to play alongside his father and older brother, both avid golfers.

Balancing his golf training with his rigorous school studies, including a demanding subject load, Joshua works hard to achieve success. Joshua’s journey and catalogue of achievements are a testament to his insurmountable spirit and dedication, which never cease to inspire everyone around him.

Sporting Achievements:

*ISPS Handa Australian Blind Golf Open Junior Nett Winner 2024

*Blind and Low Vision Golf Queensland Open Junior Wnner 2024

*England and Wales Blind Golf National Strokeplay Championship 2024 - third place Stableford category

• Current Blind Golf Australian Open Junior Champion

• Current Blind Golf Australian Stableford Junior Champion

• Current Blind and Low Vision Golf Qld Open Junior Champion

• Canadian Blind Golf Open Junior Champion (2021)

• Invited and competed in British Blind Golf Open (2023)

The Challenge:

Joshua has been selected to be one of 20 athletes in five-time Olympian, Nat Cook’s Aussie Athlete Fund, Elevate 20 Initiative. Through this Initative, Joshua aims to raise much needed funds to support his blind golf endeavours.

How You Can Help:

Joshua's goal is to one day be selected to play in the Blind Golf World Championships and to also be one of the top golfers with a disability. For Joshua to be able to play at a competitive level in the sport he loves, this comes at considerable financial cost. Some of these costs include national and international travel for Joshua and his caddy, equipment, coaching and various other sport related costs. As Joshua has to travel with assistance from his caddy, this increases the costs each time he travels and trains.

Joshua is grateful for any support you can give to help him in his Blind Golf journey. You can follow Josh on Instagram (joshuawoodgolf) to keep updated on his journey.