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Ryan Korengal - 12 yo recovers from shattered skull, now playing golf


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An inspirational story, a remarkable recovery. With limited vision, one arm, now playing college golf. Gives meaning to the phrase he has more talent in one whatever than my whole body.

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In 2010, he made it happen. Swinging the club as if he's left-handed but with his right hand, Korengel started to play again. His limited sight requires assistance to follow his ball, and he needs to use a cart to get around the course. Still, he competed for his high school team in Cincinnati, and upon entering Mount St. Joseph's he approached the men's golf coach Joe Sparhawk about getting involved with the college squad. Sparhawk, after hearing Korengel's story, offered him a spot on the team.

http://www.golfdigest.com/story/meet-the-most-inspiring-college-golfer-in-the-country

Golf Channel video:

http://www.golfchannel.com/media/dont-cry-me-ryan-korengel-story/?cid=twitter-gc-v-dont-cry-me-ryan-korengel-story-121216

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20 minutes ago, nevets88 said:

An inspirational story, a remarkable recovery. With limited vision, one arm, now playing college golf. Gives meaning to the phrase he has more talent in one whatever than my whole body.

http://www.golfdigest.com/story/meet-the-most-inspiring-college-golfer-in-the-country

Golf Channel video:

http://www.golfchannel.com/media/dont-cry-me-ryan-korengel-story/?cid=twitter-gc-v-dont-cry-me-ryan-korengel-story-121216

I saw this yesterday. Great story.

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