Major win for brilliant Brendan

By Paul Byrne

Louth Village man

Brendan Lawlor is expected to climb to the top of the world rankings following his historic victory at the inaugural G4D open in Woburn, England.

The competition was billed as the first ever Major in the G4D (Golf For the Disabled) tour which was launched in February 2022.

It focusses on inclusivity, making space for every player and aiming to inspire more people with disabilities to pursue golf. The new tour now has a schedule of nine tournaments which run alongside DP World tour events, at the same course on the same week.

Brendan was born with Ellis-van Creveld syndrome, an inherited disorder that results in short stature and short limbs. The talented Louth Village man has been making his mark around the world for several years with high-profile wins on the EDGA tour while showcasing disability golf to a wider audience.

Brendan, who honed his skills as a youngster playing pitch and putt in Channonrock has become one of the very best disability golfers in the world in recent years, collecting victories at the 2021 Cazoo Continued on Page 2