Paralympic gold medallist Gregg Stevenson has accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Skipton Golf Club.
Gregg, from Foulridge, is a former commando who lost both legs in an IED explosion in Afghanistan and went on to win gold at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris – partnering Lauren Rowles to success in the PR2 mixed double sculls rowing. His achievement was recognised further with an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours list.
Gregg is no stranger to the Skipton course, having competed regularly in the club’s On Course Foundation charity day, which is organised annually by Ilkley businessman and Skipton member David Rasche. Gregg was among 15 service personnel and veterans who participated in the 13th annual event in September 2024, which raised £20,000, boosting the £300,000 already raised.
Skipton chairman Ian Sewell explained that, following the latest fundraiser, the board recognised that golf had been integral to Gregg’s pathway to recovery and unanimously agreed to offer him honorary membership.
“I am thrilled at the opportunity to become an honorary member at Skipton and would be delighted to champion the club whenever possible,” said Gregg.
