Our founder, John Simpson MBE, contracted polio as a child and has only one fully functioning leg. Discovering golf at age 14 helped him overcome challenges, build confidence, and shape the path that would eventually lead to On Course Foundation.
An Impressive Career in the Golf Industry
Shortly after university, John approached International Management Group (IMG) founder and sports marketing pioneer Mark McCormack, who represented Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player. He joined IMG and quickly rose through the ranks, eventually managing business affairs for Nick Faldo, Vijay Singh, Bernhard Langer, Nick Price, and Greg Norman.
The Inception of On Course Foundation
In 2009, John visited the British Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court. His interactions with physically injured patients resonated deeply with his own life experiences. Inspired by what he saw, John set out to create an organization that would give injured service members and veterans the opportunity to participate in golf on a level playing field.
A Vision Realized
That vision ultimately became the foundation for On Course Foundation and its mission to help veterans rebuild confidence, community, and opportunity through golf.
