Spectrum Golf was founded by 10-year-old Carter Bonas with a mission to offer comfortable, high-quality golf apparel and accessories. The brand is dedicated to raising awareness about Autism, empowering individuals to embrace their differences and take control of their emotions, lives, and personal stories.
I started Spectrum Golf because I wanted to create something that combined my love for golf with a deeper purpose. As someone with Autism, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges of feeling different, and I wanted to build a brand that not only offers great golf apparel but also raises awareness and empowers others to embrace their uniqueness. Spectrum Golf is about more than clothing—it's about showing that our differences make us stronger and that we can write our own stories, both on and off the golf course.
Why the name Spectrum Golf? you may ask.
"I was diagnosed with autism before I was one year old.
My entire life I’ve been told I’m high on the spectrum. "High Functioning"
Even though I am on the high functioning side of the autism spectrum, that did not stop other kids from bulling and teasing me or calling me mean names.
After many years of being teased in elementary school because I am "special" my mom and my therapist helped me learn how to control my emotions and behavior.
And I'm still working hard at it, every day..
Yes, I am special; yes, I am different; yes, I am weird, and that’s OK.
I’m unique and different and that’s OK.
I learned to embrace my differences."
- Carter
Why the name Spectrum Golf? you may ask.
"I was diagnosed with autism before I was one year old.
My entire life I’ve been told I’m high on the spectrum. "High Functioning"
Even though I am on the high functioning side of the autism spectrum, that did not stop other kids from bulling and teasing me or calling me mean names.
After many years of being teased in elementary school because I am "special" my mom and my therapist helped me learn how to control my emotions and behavior.
And I'm still working hard at it, every day..
Yes, I am special; yes, I am different; yes, I am weird, and that’s OK.
I’m unique and different and that’s OK.
I learned to embrace my differences."
- Carter
Please watch my Media links below :)
https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/sports-illustrated-s-sportskid-of-the-year-on-how-golf-changed-his-life-155903045735
https://www.wptv.com/sports/golf/golf-tour-started-by-nba-star-steph-curry-makes-stop-in-west-palm-beach
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/11-year-old-carter-bonas-can-drive-golf-balls-his-own-business/
https://www.fox4now.com/collier-county/11-year-old-business-owner-receives-full-scholarship-at-hbcu-golf-classic
https://www.si.com/sports-illustrated/2022/11/23/carter-bonas-2022-sportskid-of-the-year-daily-cover
https://www.sikids.com/skoty/carter-bonas-2022-sportskid-of-the-year
https://wsvn.com/news/7spotlight/10-year-old-south-florida-golfer-on-autism-spectrum-named-sportskid-of-the-year-by-sports-illustrated/
https://www.ourmidland.com/opinion/voices/article/Carter-Bonas-Follow-your-dreams-17310132.php
https://www.blackenterprise.com/11-year-old-entrepreneur-with-autism-receives-full-ride-to-hbcu-florida-memorial-university/
https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/07/25/turned-it-into-something-positive-11-year-old-boy-who-launched-a-golf-apparel-company-to-cope-with-his-autism-was-just-offered-a-full-scholarship-to-florida-memorial-university/
Spectrum Golf is a company dedicated to providing quality Golf apparel and customized Golf gear. While inspiring others to embrace their differences and work hard to achieve their dreams.
