Brendan Lawlor is looking forward to sharing the stage with other leading golfers with a disability when he returns to Woburn to defend his G4D Open title next week.
Held in partnership between The R&A and the DP World Tour and supported by EDGA, the second edition of the G4D Open will again feature 80 players from around the world competing across multiple impairment groups over 54 holes from May 15-17.
Lawlor edged out Kipp Popert last year to win the inaugural staging by two shots over the Duchess Course.
Speaking about the importance of the event, which acts as the fifth stop on the 2023/24 G4D Tour schedule, Lawlor said: “It gives every player an opportunity to showcase their talent on a world stage where a lot of eyes can watch and long may all that last.”
The Irishman has a rare condition called Ellis–van Creveld syndrome, characterised by a shorter stature and shorter limbs, and is one of the most recognised golfers with a disability.
Lawlor, who turned professional in 2019, made history by becoming the first golfer with a disability to compete on the DP World Tour at the ISPS HANDA UK Championship in August 2020.
An inspirational figure to many, the 27-year-old is proud to play his part in helping raise awareness and participation in golf for the disabled.
“It was such a good event, probably the best run event we have ever played,” he added in an interview with broadcaster Iona Stephen at Woburn on the latest ‘On the Road with Iona’ episode.
“There were so many diverse disabilities represented… giving everyone a chance in their own category. It was such an incredible event. Everyone was so happy."
Spectators are encouraged to attend at Woburn next week with attendance and car parking free of charge.
“It’s an incredible opportunity to see some of the best players in the world doing abnormal things, you’d never see it on your normal golf course… people with incredibly inspiring stories,” said Lawlor.
To view the full episode from the 'On the Road with Iona' YouTube series in which Lawlor talks candidly to Stephen about his life on and off the course, click here.
