10/04/2023
So proud of Impact18’s Barron McClure for playing in his 1st high school golf tournament! He shot an 85, but more importantly he had the confidence to step into a new environment that he has avoided in the past and gave 100% effort!
The golf part has always been easy for Barron. The other stuff…social interaction with playing partners, the tricky golf etiquette/rules, and ESPECIALLY controlling his emotions after performing poorly were so challenging when he was younger - But, because of his effort and grit through the years that “stuff” doesn’t overwhelm him anymore, he now expects the challenges, he deals with them and moves on!
His message to the younger Impact18 kids at practice was, “don’t use your disability as an excuse to keep you from doing the things you want to do. Yes, you will make mistakes and feel embarrassed a few times, but just keep playing and try not to go rage monster after bad shots, trust me it doesn’t help.” Well said Barron!
What a great role model you are for other kids with autism Barron!
