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Edmond Today
By the People, for the People
Golfer Recovers After Drainage Pipe Fall
Professional golfer Josh Fosdick shares his story of overcoming a 20-foot plunge and months in the hospital.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:18pm
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A professional golfer's remarkable recovery from a harrowing fall highlights the resilience of athletes and the medical advancements that can help them return to their sports.Edmond TodayProfessional golfer Josh Fosdick is sharing his remarkable recovery story after a frightening incident last October where he plunged 20 feet underground into a drainage pipe. Fosdick spent months in the hospital and had to relearn how to walk, but he is now back to doing what he loves and working towards a big goal.
Why it matters
Fosdick's story highlights the resilience and determination of athletes who face serious injuries and setbacks, and the medical advancements that can help them recover and return to their sports. His journey also inspires others facing their own health challenges.
The details
In October, Fosdick was walking near a drainage pipe in Edmond, Oklahoma when he accidentally fell 20 feet underground. He spent months in the hospital recovering from his injuries and had to relearn basic mobility skills like walking. But Fosdick has persevered and is now back to playing golf, working towards a big goal he had set for himself before the accident.
- Fosdick fell 20 feet into a drainage pipe in Edmond, Oklahoma in October.
- He spent months in the hospital recovering from his injuries.
The players
Josh Fosdick
A professional golfer who fell 20 feet into a drainage pipe in Oklahoma and had to spend months in the hospital recovering.
What’s next
Fosdick is continuing his recovery and rehabilitation as he works towards a major goal he had set for himself before the accident.
The takeaway
Fosdick's story is an inspiring example of the resilience and determination of athletes who face serious injuries and setbacks, and the medical advancements that can help them recover and return to their sports.
