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Ryanne Jackson is a U.S. Adaptive Open champion who lives with scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy. Diagnosed in college after years of unexplained pain and fatigue, Ryanne nearly quit golf—until she found a new purpose through adaptive competition. In 2023, she captured the U.S. Adaptive Open by five strokes, earning a spot on the G4D Tour.
In this episode of The Adjustment Game Series, Ryanne opens up about the mental toughness passed down from her father, the lessons of “smart practice,” and her journey toward enjoying golf for herself again.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How Ryanne adapted her training for muscular dystrophy
- The turning point that kept her from quitting the game
- What it felt like to dominate the U.S. Adaptive Open
- The challenges of balancing competitive golf with health care work and family
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