Casey Martin’s Leg Amputation Shifts Him to Coaching
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- Casey Martin, a former PGA Tour golfer, had his right leg amputated at the mid‑thigh in October 2021, ending a lifelong battle with excruciating pain.
- Casey Martin, now 54, has not played a full 18‑hole round in nearly two years, though he can still hit a 7‑iron about 150 yards from his prosthetic leg.
- Casey Martin has coached Oregon's golf team for the past two decades, staying involved in the sport after his amputation.
- Casey Martin was diagnosed at 10 months with Klippel‑Trenaunay‑Weber syndrome, a rare circulatory disorder that caused his vein valves to never close, leading to blood pooling and tibia deterioration.
- Casey Martin was the plaintiff in a famous Supreme Court case that addressed disability accommodations in professional golf.
Why it matters: Oregon's golf team gains an experienced coach, while Martin loses the ability to compete in full 18‑hole rounds after nearly two years of prosthetic use, underscoring the need for better high‑intensity prosthetic solutions.
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