The win follows Perry’s breakthrough success at the Queensland Inclusive Championship at Pacific Harbour Golf Club on Bribie Island in May, further strengthening his dream of competing at the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games.<\/p>\n
Less than two years after a cycling accident left him paralysed from the neck down, the Buderim father has emerged as one of the inspiring stories in Australian adaptive golf.<\/p>\n
His victory in the Men’s Inclusive Stableford division at the Queensland Inclusive Championship marked his first official outdoor golf competition win since joining Golf Australia’s national adaptive golf pathway earlier this year.<\/p>\n
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The achievement represented another significant milestone in a recovery journey that has seen golf play a central role, beginning with indoor sessions at his local X-Golf before progressing into X-League competition and regular coaching with PGA Professional Wade Hooper (pictured in lead image).<\/p>\n
RIGHT: Perry following his win over the weekend in South Australia. PHOTO: Supplied.<\/p>\n
“It’s where rebuilding my confidence really began,” Perry said.<\/p>\n
“The combination of community and routine helps my rehabilitation both physically and mentally. It’s giving me something to work towards.”<\/p>\n
Now competing in WR4GD world ranking events for golfers with disabilities, Perry travelled to South Australia as part of Golf Australia’s growing inclusive golf circuit and added a second title to his rapidly growing resume.<\/p>\n
Hooper said Perry’s progress since returning to the game had been exceptional.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been coaching Chris since he started getting back into golf after his accident, and with the way he’s improving, Brisbane 2032 is becoming a very real goal for him.”<\/p>\n
“He never wastes a session – he just keeps showing up and getting better,” Wade said.<\/p>\n
“That determination is ingrained in him, so in the next few years, there’s no reason he can’t be right in the mix for 2032.”<\/p>\n
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X-Golf Maroochydore is where Perry hones his craft. PHOTO: Supplied.<\/p>\n
While golf is not yet confirmed for the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic program, the International Golf Federation and Golf Australia are continuing efforts to secure the sport’s inclusion.<\/p>\n
For Perry, that possibility has provided a target that once seemed unimaginable.<\/p>\n
“When I saw the push for Paralympic golf, it gave me a huge goal to work towards,” Chris said.<\/p>\n
“To go from being paralysed to competing at this level already, it’s a huge milestone for me. I’m really keen to see how far I can take it.”<\/p>\n
The timing of Perry’s success also coincides with Men’s Health Week, with the Queenslander hoping his story can inspire others facing adversity, rehabilitation or mental health challenges.<\/p>\n
“You just need to keep showing up, keep trying to improve and keep moving forward,” Chris said.<\/p>\n
“The most important thing is community \u2013 you can achieve a lot with the right people by your side.”<\/p>\n
As Men’s Health Week shines a spotlight on wellbeing and recovery, Perry’s rise through the All Abilities ranks highlights the role golf can play in rebuilding confidence and creating meaningful goals following life-changing injury.<\/p>\n
Following his South Australian success, Perry’s schedule includes the New South Wales Inclusive Championship in Coffs Harbour in July. Away from tournament golf, he continues to work on his game at X-Golf Maroochydore.<\/p>\n
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