Pollard is on the Autistic Spectrum, has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome - a condition that causes his joints to dislocate - a rare genetic bowel condition called Hirschsprung’s Disease which has resulted in him having his bowel removed and has been diagnosed with Panic Disorder.

He was first given a plastic golf club by his grandmother but soon took the opportunity to play with a real set of clubs at Sawtell Golf Club in New South Wales with his dad Scott.

He has competed at the Special Olympics Macau Golf Masters and in 2018 was the Special Olympics National Games Champion.