Golfers used to underestimate me for my disability

In my younger days, when I rocked up to the golf tee, a lot of people expected an easy match because of my image: I was born with a condition called Ellis-van Creveld syndrome, characterised by shorter limbs and a shorter stature. They’d sort of laugh, thinking they’d have it easy, but that’s me one up already on the first hole. They underestimated me – not any more.
I’m 26, from Louth village, and play at the highest level of disability golf. I’m now number two globally but used to hold the top spot. My goal is to get back to number one.

Born with a condition called Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome, Brendan Lawlor (26) from Louth Village, plays at t …

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