After a one-year hiatus due to severe flooding in Toronto last year, the Ontario Adaptive Open returns with renewed spirit and purpose. This inclusive event, held July 14th-15th at the prestigious Weston Golf and Country Club, exemplifies Golf Ontario’s continuous dedication to accessibility in the game as part of Adaptive Golf Month.
The Ontario Adaptive Open provides a competitive and welcoming atmosphere for golfers with physical, neurological, and sensory disabilities. The event not only recognizes athletic excellence but also reflects Golf Ontario’s overall dedication to growing the game for all.
John Lawrence, Tournament Director at Golf Ontario, says, “The Ontario Adaptive Open showcases the true spirit of golf. It brings together incredible talent and inspiring stories. We’re proud to host a competition that highlights both the skill and determination of athletes”
The tournament will feature several of the sport’s most accomplished adaptive golf champions. On the men’s side, Kurtis Barkley, a four-time Adaptive Open winner, will once again contend for the title. He’ll be joined by Chris Willis of Pheasant Run Golf Club, currently ranked No. 12 in the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD), and Jackson Policicchio of Sarnia Golf & Curling Club, fresh off his gold-medal performance at the 2025 Ontario Paragames.
On the women’s side, competition will be equally fierce. Five-time Ontario Adaptive champion Natasha Stasiuk, who recently placed fifth at the USGA Adaptive Open, returns alongside fellow Ontario Paragames competitor Tess Trojan, bringing elite skill and determination to this year’s event.
Hosting the championship for another year, Weston Golf and Country Club continues to be a proud supporter of adaptive golf in Ontario.
“It is with immense pride that we welcome the Ontario Adaptive Open to Weston,” says Colleen Gibbs, President of Weston Golf and Country Club. For our club, this event represents the heart of the game: creating opportunities and celebrating a passion for competitive golf that unites us all. The positive impact these incredible athletes have on our community is immeasurable, and we are honoured to support their journey and champion a more inclusive future for golf.”
Golf Ontario extends its sincere thanks to Weston Golf and Country Club for their continued support and commitment to hosting this meaningful championship. Their dedication to inclusive golf has helped make the Ontario Adaptive Open a premier event for athletes of all abilities.
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