In a tale that is characteristic of grit and perseverance, 31-year-old golfer Doc Docherty is preparing for a US Open tee time a little more than a month following a ghastly car accident. On May 20, Docherty, was T-boned at an intersection in what would have been a career-damaging — or possibly even life-ending — wreck. Now, he’s set to walk onto one of golf’s grandest stages.
Early reports called the wreck “severe,” with Docherty’s car mangled and medical personnel amazed that he survived. Though he had several injuries, including bruised ribs and whiplash, Docherty escaped fracture or long-term damage — a miraculous occurrence that he’s labeling nothing short of miraculous.
Since the accident, Docherty has had a hard road back to recovery, fighting through pain and physical therapy to rebuild his swing. Friends and fellow pros have praised his mental resilience, with many dubbing his US Open debut “the comeback story of the year.” Supporters are rallying behind him as he gets set to return to the green, not only as a golfer — but as a warrior.
Docherty’s return is not only a sporting highlight; it’s an act of grit, appreciation, and the human spirit. When he plays at the US Open, fans will not merely see a golfer but a man who looked adversity in the eye and held onto his club.
