Kyle Miller

Kyle Miller (born 11 December 1990) is a Canadian professional golfer born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is the first golfer with cerebral palsy to participate in a PGA Tour sanctioned event. Early life and golf development Kyle was born a month early and suffered a stroke during birth, causing his cerebral palsy. From an early age, Miller's left hand was rigidly curled and walking required him to limp on his toes. At the age of 9, Miller and his mother approached the Shriners Hospital for Children to operate on Miller's hand, hoping to straighten it by transferring muscle from the bottom of his wrist to the top. He was very aware that this surgery could mean not waking up, and has stated: "The decision was ultimately mine, and it was with a deep breath I signed the waiver with my good hand." By the time Kyle began playing golf, he had accumulated 14 surgeries, including one to straighten his left leg.