sevendayweekender – Simon Seungmin Lee has claimed victory at the G4D Open after a strong performance at Celtic Manor Resort.
The South Korean golfer finished the tournament at three over par across three rounds on the Roman Road course to secure one of the biggest titles in disability golf.
Lee, 29, finished one shot ahead of Issa Nlareb, who ended the event at four over par.
Tight Finish in Newport
The tournament remained closely contested throughout the final round. Lee managed to hold his advantage under pressure to edge out Nlareb by a single stroke and secure the championship.
The G4D Open has quickly become one of the premier international tournaments for golfers with disabilities, attracting players from around the world across multiple impairment categories.
Winning the event is considered one of the highest achievements in disability golf.
Welsh Players Compete on Home Soil
Local golfer Richie Willis finished tied for 45th while competing on his home course at Celtic Manor. Fellow Welsh player Dylan Baines ended the tournament tied for 51st.
The event once again highlighted the growing international profile of disability golf and the increasing depth of competition within the sport.
Jennifer Sraga Takes Women’s Title
In the women’s competition, Jennifer Sraga of Germany secured victory. Her success added another international winner to this year’s tournament and continued the global nature of the championship.
Sraga delivered a consistent performance throughout the tournament and handled the pressure well during the decisive stages. Her victory also highlighted the increasing competitiveness of women’s disability golf, with players from multiple countries competing at a high level across the event.
The tournament once again showcased the growing international reach of adaptive golf and attracted participants from different backgrounds and classifications. Organisers and fans praised the overall standard of play, while many players viewed the event as an important platform to inspire greater inclusivity within the sport.
Sraga’s triumph further strengthened Germany’s presence in international disability golf and marked another important achievement in her career.
Growing Importance of the G4D Open
The G4D Open has become one of the most important tournaments in inclusive golf since its creation.
Hosted at Celtic Manor, the event brings together elite golfers with disabilities from across the world and showcases the sport’s continued push toward greater accessibility and visibility.
The championship also continues to receive increasing recognition from major golf organizations and governing bodies.
For Lee, the victory represents one of the biggest achievements of his career and further strengthens his standing among the world’s leading golfers with disabilities.
