Caiden Riddle overcomes vision loss to compete in college golf
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Caiden Riddle, a senior golfer from Amanda-Clearcreek, suffered a serious eye injury during a tournament at Darby Creek Golf Course. A stray ball shattered his left eye, resulting in complete vision loss. After extensive surgery and rehabilitation, he returned to the sport he loves. Riddle was named Mid-State League-Buckeye Division Golfer of the Year and qualified for the district tournament in back-to-back seasons, demonstrating resilience despite his challenges.
- •Riddle's injury occurred during a tournament at Darby Creek Golf Course.
- •He lost vision in his left eye, his previously good eye.
- •Riddle averaged 78 in his senior season, earning league honors.
- •He successfully returned to golf after three months of rehabilitation.
- •Riddle now competes at a high level, showing significant improvement.
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — A-C's Caiden Riddle overcomes losing his eye to play golf in college
"After a stray golf ball cost him his vision in one eye, Caiden Riddle fought back to earn a college scholarship.
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