{"id":12439,"date":"2023-05-19T19:39:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T18:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/?page_id=12439"},"modified":"2023-08-14T21:38:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T20:38:11","slug":"tl-sc-g4d-open-episode","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/tl-sc-g4d-open-episode\/","title":{"rendered":"130 &#8211; The G4D Open episode"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8220;There are so many of our friends around the world who have played in an EDGA event, competed hard\u2026 later spreading the word. This EDGA \u2018family\u2019 is continuing to break down barriers to welcome more people into our game.&#8221;<\/h2>\r\n<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-12439-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/audio\/tl-sc-g4d-open-correct.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/audio\/tl-sc-g4d-open-correct.mp3\">http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/audio\/tl-sc-g4d-open-correct.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\r\n<div>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19034 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13524-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13524-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13524-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13524-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13524-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13524.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>The first-ever G4D Open at Woburn (May 10-12) has been deemed a great success, competed for by 80 men and women with a disability from 17 countries. All types of impairment were represented \u2013 physical, sensory, intellectual and neurodevelopmental \u2013 playing in nine sport classes in this tournament staged by The R&amp;A in partnership with the DP World Tour, and supported by EDGA.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19037 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13456-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13456-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13456-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13456-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13456-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13456.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">Of course, with eight of the top 10 players from the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD) taking part, the leaderboard was plastered with the names of the leading golfers, with Ireland\u2019s Brendan Lawlor and England\u2019s Kipp Popert battling it out before the Irishman held his nerve to win by two shots; while Kim Moore from the USA played sustained strong golf to win the female category by four shots over Ireland\u2019s Fiona Gray.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19021\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19021 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13843-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13843-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13843-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13843-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13843-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13843.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WOBURN, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 12: Overall and ST3 Class winner, Brendan Lawlor of Ireland (L) and leading female winner, Kim Moore of The United States (R) pose for a photo with their trophies during Day Three of The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 12, 2023 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow\/R&amp;A\/R&amp;A via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">But let us also think a little more widely here. There are nearly 3,000 competitive pass holders associated with EDGA. These \u2018golfers first\u2019 have created the seismic shift in G4D (golf for the disabled) in the last few years. They have all helped to build a genuine movement across 39 golf nations, without whom this historic event at Woburn would not have taken place.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19004\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19004\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19004 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13940-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13940-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13940-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13940-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13940-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13940.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WOBURN, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 09: The G4D Open Players pose for a photo with The Duke of Bedford prior to The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 09, 2023 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow\/R&amp;A\/R&amp;A via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">The G4D Open correlates with that famed event The Open, also run by The R&amp;A, who are at the wheelhouse of growing the game; last week should be celebrated as a significant step forward for inclusive golf. But everyone on EDGA\u2019s player pathway: samplers, participants and competitors have played a key part.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19005\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19005\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19005 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13939-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13939-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13939-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13939-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13939-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13939-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19005\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WOBURN, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 09: The G4D Open Players pose for a photo with The Duke of Bedford and staff prior to The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 09, 2023 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow\/R&amp;A\/R&amp;A via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">EDGA President Tony Bennett said: \u201cThe closing ceremony at Woburn was wonderful for all present, including deserving champions Brendan and Kim, and nine sport class winners which we will list here. It was fabulous to see The R&amp;A\u2019s tournament director Susan Simpson present the prizes with all watching, smiling and clapping, and all the fantastic volunteers getting recognition for excellent work.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19042 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13251-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13251-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13251-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13251-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13251-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13251.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">\u201cBut it is worth remembering that this historic tournament wouldn\u2019t have started but for many, many of our EDGA golfers who have travelled to so many of our events; all to tee it up in the Gross, Net and Stableford tournaments. There are so many of our friends all around the world who have played in an EDGA event, competed hard before enjoying a unique social experience and then later spreading the word about how golf can help others to thrive. This EDGA \u2018family\u2019 is continuing to break down barriers and welcome many more people into our game.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19015\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19015 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13901-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13901-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13901-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13901-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13901-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13901.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WOBURN, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 09: Douglas Shirakura of The United States tees off on the first hole during a practice round prior to The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 09, 2023 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow\/R&amp;A\/R&amp;A via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">\u201cIf you are one of these people, and you have seen, read, or heard the coverage of The G4D Open, and the G4D Tour recently, we hope you realise how grateful all of us at EDGA are for your input into the evolution of G4D.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19036 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13470-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13470-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13470-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13470-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13470-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13470.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">The G4D Open was certainly one of the most inclusive high-profile golf events ever staged, competed for over 54 holes on Woburn\u2019s Duchess Course. This was the first time sport classes were used to include athletes from multiple impairment groups: nine sport classes in all, covering \u2018Standing\u2019, \u2018Intellectual\u2019, \u2018Visual\u2019 and \u2018Sitting\u2019 players.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19039 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13391-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13391-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13391-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13391-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13391-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13391.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">Brendan Lawlor\u2019s three-over-par winning gross total of 219 came after a final round of three-over 75, narrowly closing out Kipp Popert, who finished two strokes further back after his last-day 76. (Leaderboard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.randa.org\/championships\/the-g4d-open-leaderboard\"><span class=\"s1\">here<\/span><\/a>.)<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19025 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13825-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13825-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13825-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13825-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13825-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13825.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">Brendan said: \u201cIt\u2019s just an unbelievable feeling. It&#8217;s been an incredible week. The volunteers, The R&amp;A, DP World Tour, EDGA, everybody involved has put in so much work to get this championship done. Every player here, we felt like royalty this week\u2026 Disability golf is definitely on the way up.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12463 size-large aligncenter\" style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #666666; font-size: 0.8125rem; font-style: italic;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-G4D-Open-Day-Three-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-G4D-Open-Day-Three-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-G4D-Open-Day-Three-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-G4D-Open-Day-Three-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-G4D-Open-Day-Three-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-G4D-Open-Day-Three-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">Kim Moore \u2013 who triumphed in the US Adaptive Open at Pinehurst last year \u2013 was the leading female at Woburn, finishing four shots ahead of Ireland\u2019s Fiona Gray in another absorbing contest.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19064 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13656-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13656-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13656-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13656-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13656-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13656.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">Kim said: \u201cIt\u2019s an honour to be the leading female\u2026 I have no doubt that it&#8217;s going to bring more players, more participants, more people into the game \u2013 and hopefully more females.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19010\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19010\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19010 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13919-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13919-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13919-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13919-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13919-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13919.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19010\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WOBURN, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 12: The G4D Open Sport Class Winners pose for a photo with their trophies during Day Three of The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 12, 2023 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow\/R&amp;A\/R&amp;A via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">A gross prize was also awarded in each sport class with the winners as follows:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\">Intellectual 1: Felix Norrman, Sweden<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\">Intellectual 2: Casper Holst-Christensen, Denmark<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\">Standing 1: Kipp Popert, England<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\">Standing 2: Juan Postigo Arce, Spain<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\">Standing 3: Brendan Lawlor, Ireland<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\">Sitting 1: Terry Kirby, England<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\">Sitting 2: Graham Freeman, Belgium<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\">Visual 1: Stefano Palmieri, Italy<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\">Visual 2: Joseph McCarron, USA<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">Final scores from the sport classes can be viewed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.randa.org\/championships\/the-g4d-open-leaderboard\"><span class=\"s4\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19069 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13386-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13386-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13386-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13386-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13386-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13386.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><strong>Symposium on G4D can create positive change<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">This G4D Open week also offered a unique opportunity to stage a third Symposium on Golf for the Disabled.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19020\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19020 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13876-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13876-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13876-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13876-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13876-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13876.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WOBURN, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 12: Tommaso Perrino of Italy tees off on the first hole during Day Three of The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 12, 2023 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow\/R&amp;A\/R&amp;A via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">Kevin Barker, Director of Golf Development for The R&amp;A, welcomed delegates to Woburn from as far afield as Canada, South Africa and Australia, saying he was delighted that together they could \u201cshare knowledge, learn, collaborate and find solutions in the rapidly developing area of G4D, helping more people to thrive through the power of golf\u201d. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_12473\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12473\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12473 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Erika-Malberg-makes-speech-at-Symposium-Getty-Images-1024x659.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Erika-Malberg-makes-speech-at-Symposium-Getty-Images-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Erika-Malberg-makes-speech-at-Symposium-Getty-Images-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Erika-Malberg-makes-speech-at-Symposium-Getty-Images-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Erika-Malberg-makes-speech-at-Symposium-Getty-Images-1536x988.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Erika-Malberg-makes-speech-at-Symposium-Getty-Images-2048x1318.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Erika Malmberg of Sweden talks about non-visible disability to the symposium. Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">Encouraging and inspiring new golfers with disability, treating them with equity at all stages of their journey through the game and improving current practices, were key themes. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19043 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13206-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13206-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13206-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13206-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13206-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13206-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">EDGA was able to bring 23 years of expertise to proceedings, with presentations on the player pathway, the development of \u2018white label\u2019 EDGA resources that can be used by golfing bodies to grow the game and recent advancements on medical classification and the support of players.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_12472\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12472\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12472 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mike-Jones-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mike-Jones-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mike-Jones-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mike-Jones-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mike-Jones-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mike-Jones-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mike Jones of Wales spoke to the symposium with passion. Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">Delegates were delighted to welcome EDGA players Erika Malmberg of Sweden and Mike Jones of Wales and hear their fascinating personal stories on how golf has helped them to continue their development and create confidence.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_12471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12471\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12471 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Andy-S-1-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Andy-S-1-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Andy-S-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Andy-S-1-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Andy-S-1-1536x994.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Andy-S-1-2048x1325.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andy Stevenson was an excellent moderator at the conference. Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">Progress of the G4D Tour by the DP World Tour, the USGA\u2019s journey with the US Adaptive Open and first-hand experience from RSM on the benefits for companies in supporting G4D, all added to the shared expertise in the room.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><strong>EDGA works with NHS Foundation patients to create legacy<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19083 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13817-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13817-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13817-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13817-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13817-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13817.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">On a square area of grass near the Woburn clubhouse, EDGA&#8217;s Head of Instruction and Education Mark Taylor and PGA professional coach Leah Roelich were able to engage with two groups of mental health patients from the East London NHS Foundation Trust, offering EDGA\u2019s \u2018D3\u2019 first-touch format using safe, light, colourful, adapted GolfWay chippers and putters with soft balls that can be used in non-golf venues, such as hospitals and schools.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19003\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19003\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19003 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13941-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13941-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13941-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13941-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13941-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13941.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19003\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WOBURN, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 11: Tom Pursglove, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work talks with an EDGA instructor during Day Two of The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 11, 2023 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow\/R&amp;A\/R&amp;A via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19091\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19091\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19091 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13942-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13942-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13942-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13942-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13942-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13942.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WOBURN, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 11: Tom Pursglove, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work takes part in an EDGA activity during Day Two of The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 11, 2023 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow\/R&amp;A\/R&amp;A via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">In a successful session, witnessed by Tom Pursglove, UK Government Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, the Trust\u2019s Health Development Co-ordinator Steve Muggridge was clearly delighted with how it encouraged his patients who had never tried golf before. Steve said: \u201cFrom the opening minute this was accessible, fun, interactive and highly inclusive. The equipment we used was perfect for our patient type.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19084 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13818-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13818-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13818-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13818-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13818-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13818.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">\u201cIt\u2019s great to see the patients happy and absorbed in a task and smiling as they see the results. Some of our mental health patients experience low moods and loneliness, and this group activity can have a huge benefit on their wellbeing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_12474\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12474\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12474 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RA-present-to-NHS-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RA-present-to-NHS-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RA-present-to-NHS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RA-present-to-NHS-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RA-present-to-NHS-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RA-present-to-NHS-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kevin Barker of The R&amp;A (right) presents Steve Muggridge with part of the GolfWay kit donation for the East London NHS Foundation Trust<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p8\"><span class=\"s5\">Jamie Blair of England Golf had introduced the East London NHS Foundation Trust to EDGA. Jamie will now help to connect <\/span>Steve and his team with local golf facilities so that they have the know-how to support any interested individuals or groups who wish to take their golf further.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19014\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19014 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13902-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13902-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13902-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13902-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13902-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13902.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WOBURN, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 11: A detailed view as Kyle Erickson of The United States places his ball on the tee on the first hole during Day Two of The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 11, 2023 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow\/R&amp;A\/R&amp;A via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">Steve added: \u201cWhile Leah inspired our patients, Mark trained our therapists and volunteers during the session, who can now deliver golf in our in-patient wards and outside in the summer. Our therapy team can now link up with our Trust\u2019s other community venues, to encourage their patients, and a little down the line we can link with a local golf club through this scheme.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">\u201cI came along today hoping for inclusive activity for the day for our patients, and have actually been given a complete pathway into a new sport. It was also fantastic that at the end of the session, The R&amp;A gifted a complete set of GolfWay equipment for use by our team and patients; it was a lovely gesture.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><strong>Leading study to enhance G4D game<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_12480\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12480\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12480 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-G4D-Open-Practice-Day-One-3-1024x654.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-G4D-Open-Practice-Day-One-3-1024x654.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-G4D-Open-Practice-Day-One-3-300x192.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-G4D-Open-Practice-Day-One-3-768x491.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-G4D-Open-Practice-Day-One-3-1536x981.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-G4D-Open-Practice-Day-One-3-2048x1308.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12480\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kris Aves of England practising on the eve of his first EDGA event. Photo: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">Woburn was also the perfect venue to proceed with EDGA\u2019s year-long\u00a0research project looking into\u00a0the golf swings of golfers with disability.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19048 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13143-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13143-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13143-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13143-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13143-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13143.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">The\u00a0academic researchers anticipate that the results will further increase the body of knowledge and so better support golfers with a wide range of impairments, leading to improved competitive opportunities, reduction in injury, while welcoming new players to the game.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19099 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13289-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13289-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13289-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13289-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13289-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13289.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">The plan is to analyse at least 200 golfers over the next year, including players with visual impairments. Players, tournament organisers, national governing bodies, PGA coaches, professionals working in sports medicine, and equipment manufacturers can all benefit from this research.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><strong>Thanks to players and volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_12446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12446\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12446 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/3-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/3-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/3-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Luisa Ceola of Italy plays a great bunker shot on Day Two. Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">The ultimate test for the week was the satisfaction level of the golfers taking part. The Duchess Course presented a tough challenge in sometimes difficult weather conditions (including thunder and torrential rain on day one), but the smiles from players were ever present.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19080 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13622-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13622-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13622-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13622-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13622-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13622.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">Alessandra Donati of Italy commented: \u201cI felt honoured and celebrated to participate in this first big event. It felt like a dream for me, for all these years in which I have been committed to improving my golf and promoting this movement.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19008\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19008\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19008 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13923-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13923-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13923-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13923-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13923-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13923.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19008\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WOBURN, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 09: David Watts of South Africa tees off on the first hole during a practice round prior to The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 09, 2023 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow\/R&amp;A\/R&amp;A via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">David Watts of South Africa said: \u201cThis tournament was extremely special for its inclusivity. Despite the cold and the rain, golfers were smiling, laughing and enjoying being part of a prestigious event.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_12466\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12466\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12466\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Aimi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Aimi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Aimi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Aimi-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aimi Bullock (right) and friends had an &#8220;amazing&#8221; experience<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"p6\">A trio from England summed it up further. Aimi Bullock called it \u201cwonderful, an amazing experience\u201d, while Johnny Reay said: \u201cThank you for giving us the opportunity we have all dreamt of.\u201d Oliver Hirst-Greenham added: \u201cMassive thanks\u2026 you guys are changing lives.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19085 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13813-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13813-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13813-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13813-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13813-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13813.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\">Tony Bennett concluded: \u201cHuge thanks again to all 80 of the players involved, you did a great job. Thanks again for every player connected with EDGA who has helped turn the dial for \u2018golfers first\u2019 in recent years. Particular thanks also to the teams at The R&amp;A, DP World Tour, Woburn and EDGA, including so many volunteers who selflessly gave up their time to make the inaugural G4D Open so special. It was well worth it.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edgagolf.com\/online\/www\/team_edga.php\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Contact EDGA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19022\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19022\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19022 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13840-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13840-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13840-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13840-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13840-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/13840.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WOBURN, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 11: Adem Wahbi of Belgium (R) reacts on the first tree during Day Two of The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 11, 2023 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow\/R&amp;A\/R&amp;A via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">NB: When using any EDGA media, please comply with our <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 8pt;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.edgagolf.com\/profiles\/edga-media-copyright-conditions\/\">copyright conditions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;There are so many of our friends around the world who have played in an EDGA event, competed hard\u2026 later spreading the word. 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