Braemar Golf Course to host second Minnesota Adaptive Open Sept. 25-27 | Edina

Braemar Golf Course will host the second-annual Minnesota Adaptive Open Sept. 25-27.

Organized by the Minnesota Golf Association, the Minnesota Adaptive Open carries World Ranking for Golfers with Disability status, allowing players to earn points toward international rankings. The tournament will feature up to 60 players competing across impairment categories based on the U.S. Golf Association Adaptive Open.

The inaugural Minnesota Adaptive Open was held last year at Braemar. Since then, the event has continued to grow.

“The player field has expanded, volunteer participation has increased and overall awareness of the event has grown throughout Edina and the greater Minnesota golf community,” said Nathan Lindberg, the MGA’s youth and adaptive golf manager. “It’s exciting to see more people recognizing the championship and embracing adaptive golf.”

The championship will begin Friday, Sept. 25, with practice rounds, followed by a community adaptive golf clinic 4-5:30 p.m. On the other side of the driving range will be a free Drive, Chip and Putt competition with prizes from TaylorMade. The first 50 participants will receive a sleeve of TaylorMade golf balls. A social event and welcome dinner will follow.

The clinic will give golfers interested in adaptive golf an opportunity to learn from current championship players and experience the sport firsthand.

“It creates connections between participants, volunteers and players while demonstrating the welcoming and supportive nature of adaptive golf,” Lindberg said. “Whether you’re attending as a clinic participant, a championship competitor or a volunteer, it’s an incredibly impactful experience.”

Competition will begin Saturday, Sept. 26, with tee times starting at 8:30 a.m. Golfers will return Sunday, Sept. 27, for the second round, followed by a post-round reception and awards ceremony.

The tournament is a 36-hole stroke play event, with golfers competing within impairment categories as well as for overall men’s, women’s and senior (55+) championships. Impairment categories include coordination impairment, intellectual impairment, lower limb impairment, multiple limb amputee, seated players, short stature, upper limb impairment and vision impairment.

Course yardages will be adjusted by category to help create a fair and competitive playing field for each division. Official yardages will be finalized after the field is set.

“Braemar Golf Course is an ideal partner for the Minnesota Adaptive Open,” Lindberg said. “It’s one of Minnesota’s premier public golf facilities, but even more importantly, it has been a longtime supporter of adaptive golf.”

Max Togisala, the defending champion, will return to Braemar this year. Togisala made history at the inaugural Minnesota Adaptive Open as the first seated golfer to win the championship while using an adaptive cart.

“This year means a lot to me considering that I won last year,” Togisala said. “I hope to be able to play well and just have fun.”

For golfers who are interested in competing in the Minnesota Adaptive Open, a limited number of spots remain available. Participants must have an active World Handicap System Index and a WR4GD Pass. Additional eligibility requirements apply to players with intellectual impairments.

For registration and eligibility information, contact Lindberg at nathan@mngolf.org or 952-345-3971.

“Golf truly is a game for everyone,” Lindberg said. “Regardless of someone’s circumstances, the game has the power to create opportunities, build confidence and positively impact lives.”

For more information, visit mngolf.org/adaptive-open.