Taylor McCormick

Taylor loves sports, especially golf.

When Nolan and Sydney learned about their son Taylor’s limb difference, Sydney extensively researched communities that could guide them, provide support, and offer a sense of belonging. That’s how they found Angel City Sports.

In the summer of 2023, they attended their first Angel City Sports major event at USC: the Angel City Games.

Nolan shares, “We signed up without knowing what to expect and were blown away by the Angel City Games. What impressed us most was the athletics. My wife, my mother, my nephew, Taylor, and I were all amazed by the athletes’ talent. Suddenly, Taylor said, ‘They have nubbins like me.’ ‘Nubbin’ is what we’ve taught Taylor to call the difference in his arm above the elbow. When he said it out loud in front of all of us, I got really emotional because for the first time, I felt like he was making a connection with his left arm, something that hadn’t happened before.”

After the Angel City Games, Taylor began attending Angel City Sports’ monthly adaptive golf clinics at the Westchester Golf Course. Meeting Coach David, Angel City Sports’ golf director, as well as the other coaches and people who make these clinics possible, only deepened his appreciation for the organization. When Taylor goes golfing, he arrives excited, focused on the putting green, and eager to try new things, like practicing on the driving range. His skills continue to develop, and he impresses everyone who sees him.

Taylor’s goal is to not limit himself. He truly believes he can play any sport. He’s already excelling at golf, and Sydney and Nolan can envision him participating in soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, and track and field as he grows up. They are thrilled that Angel City Sports can be a part of his journey.