Golf Pro Tour Magazine - Edição 03 - Abril de 2021 - Flipbook - Page 49
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One day when out with his son Kaique they passed by a golf course. Lucas is a curious man, who likes nature
and thought he would go into the grounds and ask about golf. Fortune shone on Lucas as he met the right
person who did not simply turn him away, but instead gave him the telephone number of the São Paulo Golf
Federation. Lucas was soon being accepted into their adaptive golf project. This opportunity changed the
life of Lucas and golf gave him a sport where the benets, "are not limited to my physical health, but also my
psychological and emotional well-being. The practice of golf increases my self-esteem and the quality of
my life," he says.
"I thank God for my life, and my family for supporting me in difcult times, and for not abandoning me." He is
thankful to the President of the São Paulo Golf Federation, Antonio Carlos Padula, for having welcomed him
with open arms, "if it had not been for him, I would never have known the world of golf." I thank my coach
Joãozinho for his never-ending support, and I appreciate the support of São Paulo Golf Club's Captain, for
having opened the doors to this famous old club for me to enjoy my passion."
You can read and listen to the fully story of Lucas at www.edgagolf.com scroll down to the Proles card and
search Lucas Oliveira.
Photos of Lucas - by Zeca Resendes - courtesy of EDGA