Dossier
Royal Birkdale
Coverage of Royal Birkdale in the Nexus archive.
- This British Open amateur is a qualified mechanic with cystic fibrosis. He’s proving an inspiration
David Howard, a 27-year-old Irishman with cystic fibrosis, is competing in the British Open at Royal Birkdale. A qualified mechanic and world amateur golf ranked No. 1,456, he manages his condition with daily medication and now focuses on golf full-time. His journey includes overcoming health challenges and mental health struggles during the pandemic.