
Director – John Bell
John Bell, known as the ‘OneLegBell’, is a key figure in the world of adaptive golf. John played golf as a child, and went on to work in construction.
However, his life took an abrupt turn in 2011, after he suffered life-altering injuries in an accident. It resulted in John surviving as a left leg amputee.
Refusing to give up on his love for the game, he dedicated himself to adaptive golf, where he became both an advocate and a champion for individuals with physical and cognitive challenges.
Bell’s journey has led to him being one of the most well known faces in the adaptive golf world. He not only mastered the techniques necessary for disability golf but also became a key voice in promoting the sport for people with disabilities.
His work now focuses on running adaptive golf events around the world and helping others rediscover their abilities, emphasizing that golf is for everyone regardless of physical limitations.
John has inspired countless people to take up the sport, and he works closely with organizations, brands and sponsors that support inclusive sports practices.
His story serves as a testament to resilience, showing that physical challenges do not have to be barriers to achieving one’s dreams.
As well as supporting Jason at the USDGA, John is also Vice President of The Cairns Cup, the disability golf’s premier matchplay event. He was Vice Captain of the inaugural Cairns Cup in London in 2022, where he also hit the winning putt!