STURMINSTER Newton’s Paul Skivington has been named as the Great Britain captain for the Simpson Cup this year.
Skivington, who lost a leg in a motorcycle crash 15 years ago, is to lead the team of injured servicemen and veterans against a team from the USA in the Ryder Cup-style golf tournament to be held at Royal Birkdale golf club In Southport.
The event, which runs from September 24-27, is in aid of the On Course Foundation which offers servicemen, women and veterans in both countries the opportunity to participate in golf, in order to help restore self-confidence and provide a sense of purpose after injury.
Speaking of how the charity helped him restore his confidence, Skivington said: “For five years didn’t do anything and thought my life was over.
I’ve got young kids and found myself talking in the past tense, and then I found golf.
“It’s changed my life. The ability to compete against anybody, has really put the fire back in my belly.”
For more information on the Simpson Cup or the On Course Foundation, please visit www.simpsoncup.com or www.oncoursefoundation.com.
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