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GOLF BIOGRAPHY FOR
MARTHA YEARY
1989 Turned Professional
1990 – Present Founded
B.I.O.N.I.C. GOLF, a program for adaptive golf instruction to assist
students with a need for an alternative swing pattern. Initial
training with guidance of physical and occupational therapists to
find easiest swing mechanics for students with a challenge of any
nature. In order to understand the challenges experienced by future
students, worked from wheelchair – front or side swing; standing on
one leg – right or left; using one arm – right or left; swinging
right or left handed and implemented drills to accomplish positive
swing adjustments and adaptations.
1989-1993 Southwest Staff
Director, Natural Golf Corporation
1993-1995 Vice President of
Public Relations, Natural Golf Corporation
1994-1996 Member Fort Worth
Golf Advisory Committee
1996 Became Member of the LPGA,
Teaching & Club Professional Division
2000-2001 School Clinic
Coordinator and Instructor for the Lindy Miller Foundation for
Junior Golfers, the Fort Worth First Tee Program to Inner City
Schools in the Fort Worth Public School System. Conducted
Group Clinics for classes of 40 to 80 students citywide.
Worked with adaptive golf instruction for challenged students.
2002 Inception of 2002
B.I.O.N.I.C. Golf Cross-Country Training Tour … Bringing Golf to the
Challenged. Encompasses 100+ sites and 8 months to complete.
This journey began with just one step of faith and trusting in the
Lord. Believing God for provision of funds and a safe journey.
Local Amateur Accomplishments
Prior to turning Professional
1972 Began playing golf at age
of 24 years
1984 Women’s Club Champion –
Colonial Country Club, Ft. Worth, TX
1983 & 1985 Runner-up Colonial
Country Club Women’s Club Champion
1987, 88, 89 Glen Garden
Country Club Women’s Club Champion, Ft. Worth, TX
1987, 88, 89 Country Club
Women’s Champion (5 competing Country Clubs in Fort Worth, Texas)
1988 Fort Worth City Ladies
Champion
1988 Qualified for 2nd Mid-Am
Tournament (on 40th birthday)
1988 Mid-Am
Tournament at Amelia Island, Florida
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