The Inspiration
• D.J. Gregory, 30, beat adversity to
bring you a unique look at the PGA Tour

"When I was two years old, my doctors told
my parents that cerebral palsy would likely
keep me in a wheelchair for life. This year I've
walked 600 miles at 37 PGA Tour events. You
could say I'm determined... OK, I'm stubborn.
Jim Nantz, a longtime friend, helped me get
my idea to the PGA Tour. I just thought it
would be great to follow a Tour player every
week and record my experiences.
"My blog isn't about scores or stats. I write
about the amazing people I meet — the most
friendly, down-to-earth athletes in the world.
Spending time with them has shown me
that they're not just out on the course to do
business, but that they care about what they're
doing and about the people watching them do
it. It's been an incredible physical challenge,
walking up to five or six miles a day for 45
weeks — and falling every time my cane can't
quite keep up with my legs — but I wouldn't
trade it for the world. Even the toughest
days — five a.m. wakeup calls, 36-hole rounds,
challenging courses where I fall three or four
times — can't take away the fact that I am living
a truly once-in-a-lifetime chance.

"I didn't start this journey for recognition, or
even to inspire people, but it's been amazing
how supportive everyone's been. And if that's a
card I can play to help someone else, I couldn't
be happier. If any part of my story inspires, I
hope it's my determination. I've learned that if
you want to accomplish something, you can't
stop going after it until you've got it."

You can read Gregory's blog on pgatour.com.