A Life Reframed: From “Why Me” to “What Now”

In this episode of The Adjustment Game, host Jennifer Price sits down with Kenny Bontz, a four-time U.S. National Adaptive Golf Champion whose journey redefines resilience and purpose.Diagnosed with diabetes at age 11, cancer at 19, and facing an amputation at 35, Kenny could have stepped away from sports altogether. Instead, he doubled down on golf, building a competitive career that has earned him titles around the world—and the respect of athletes coming up behind him.Kenny shares how he reframed his challenges, why he refuses to ask “Why me?”, and how he’s paying it forward as a mentor in the adaptive golf community.Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or simply someone navigating life’s toughest challenges, Kenny’s mindset and competitive drive offer lessons in grit, leadership, and perspective.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Kenny reframed his story from setbacks to strengthThe mental shift that carried him through cancer, diabetes, and amputationWhy he sees adaptive golf as both competition and communityHis biggest tournament wins—and the lessons behind themHow he mentors younger athletes to step confidently into the gameWhy he says, “I was given strong shoulders for a reason.”Featured Guest:Kenny Bontz – Four-time U.S. National Adaptive Golf Champion, mentor, and advocate for adaptive athletesHost:Jennifer Price, Disability Media NetworkResources & Links:Watch the full Adjustment Game series on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/disabilitymedianetwork5105Subscribe for athlete stories delivered to your inboxFollow Disability Media Network on:Instagram: @disabilitymedianetworkTikTok: @dimenetwork #TheAdjustmentGame #AdaptiveGolf #DisabilityInclusion #AthleteStories #KennyBontz #DisabilityMediaNetwork