A disability should not get in the way of one’s dreams. Yes, differently-abled golfers can now demonstrate their skills in special tournaments. One such golf event where disabled players can take part is the Irish Open.
The Irish Open for Golfers with a disability is set to kick off in Roganstown from Monday.
Various golfers, including 19 single-figure handicappers and two plus handicappers, are ready to show their skills.
But unfortunately, one amazing player, Brendan Lawlor will not featuring in the tournament. Let’s uncover the reason why he won’t be playing.
Brendan Lawlor will be featuring in another tournament
Brendan Lawlor, the young Irishman, will be unable to compete in this tournament. This is because the G4D Open champion has his sights set on a G4D event at the Belfry. This is where he will be seen playing.
Though he is not part of the Irish Open, the 26-year-old golfer is happy with the opportunities disabled players are getting nowadays.
On Irish Golfer, the first G4D Open champion shared his excitement by stating: “We never had an event in Ireland until two years ago and to have to open more spots for people to enter is incredible. Unfortunately, I won’t be there we have a G4D event in the Belfry and I wish you could be in two places at once but you can’t.”
Furthermore, the Dundalk man gave huge credit to the DP World for providing one of the best platforms.
“…DP World give us a great platform to display disability golf, it’s going off on huge media channels and people are getting their eyes on it …People need to see it. We’ve had some great crowds here this week [in a G4D event] and they’ve seen what I can do. They probably knew who I was from being around but haven’t seen how I can hit a ball,” he said after the second round of the Irish Legends at Sea Point Golf Links.
Lawlor is a Dundalk resident and is often referred to as the Dundalk man. He has a rare disease named as Ellis-Van Creveld. This illness is a genetic disorder that affects bone growth. However, the young man is passionate about the game ever since falling in love with it at the age of 12.
Officially turned pro in 2019, he won the Cazoo Open and the ISPS Handa World Invitational in 2021. He is currently No.1 in the world for disabled golfers. Besides this, he has a mission to inspire other disabled golfers to overcome hurdles and give their 100% to the game.
The DP World should be praised for what it’s doing for disabled golfers, one has to say.
Article Credits: Essentially Sports
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