Natasha Stasiuk’s Journey to the Top of Adaptive Golf

Natasha Stasiuk is the world’s top-ranked female adaptive golfer with an intellectual disability—but her journey to the top wasn’t easy. After discovering her autism at age 22, Natasha transformed golf into both her passion and her safe place. Since 2019, she has dominated adaptive golf, winning back-to-back Canadian Women’s Adaptive Championships and representing Canada internationally.In this episode, Natasha shares how she overcame early struggles, the role her father plays as her caddie and supporter, and why golf is more than a game—it’s where she found her community and confidence.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow Natasha used structure and resilience to rise to the top in six yearsThe impact of her autism diagnosis on her personal and athletic journeyWhy family support has been essential to her successHow international competition has shaped her as a person and athlete