Simon Lee and Jennifer Sräga Win G4D Open Golf Titles

Simon Lee and Jennifer Sräga won their first G4D Open titles on May 16, 2026. Sräga won by one shot after her rival had a double bogey on the final hole.
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Simon Seungmin Lee of the Republic of Korea and Jennifer Sräga from Germany emerged victorious at The G4D Open held at Celtic Manor Resort, marking their inaugural wins at the championship. Both golfers secured their titles through tense final-hole performances on the Roman Road Course.

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Sräga's victory was sealed with a crucial closing par, while her competitor registered a double bogey. Lee, ranked number two in the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD), achieved his debut win with a score of three over par, one shot ahead of his nearest rival.

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The event, which ran from May 14-16, saw competitors vying for gross prizes across various sport classes, including Intellectual, Standing, Sitting, and Visual categories. The women's championship was particularly dramatic, with Sräga's strategic play, including two birdies on the front nine, proving decisive. Her background, born with achondroplasia (short stature), was highlighted as she navigated the course.

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The men's gross prize winners included:

  • Intellectual 1: Simon Seungmin Lee (Republic of Korea)

  • Intellectual 2: Thomas Colombel (France)

  • Standing 1: Issa Nlareb A Amang (Cameroon)

  • Standing 2: Kipp Popert (England)

  • Standing 3: Lachlan Wood (Australia)

  • Sitting 1: Lee York (England)

  • Sitting 2: Max Togisala (USA)

  • Visual 2: Kiefer Jones (Canada)

The women's gross prize winners were:

  • Intellectual 1: Natasha Stasiuk (Canada)

  • Intellectual 2: Michelle Lau (England)

  • Standing 1: Mette Wegge Lynggaard (Denmark)

  • Standing 2: Aimi Bullock (England)

  • Standing 3: Jennifer Sräga (Germany)

  • Visual 1: Mette Havnaas (Norway)

Notable in the men's competition, Kipp Popert and Lachlan Wood, previous contenders, did not secure top honours this year, with Popert missing out on a potential third win. Wood finished further behind Lee. Nineteen players made their championship debut at Celtic Manor.

The G4D Open is scheduled to be held at Celtic Manor Resort for the next three years. The resort has a history of hosting significant golf events, including the Ryder Cup in 2010. Daily highlights are available on The R&A's YouTube channel and are scheduled to be broadcast on Sky Sports Golf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who won the men's G4D Open golf title on May 16, 2026?
Simon Seungmin Lee from South Korea won the men's G4D Open title. He finished one shot ahead of his closest rival with a score of three over par.
Q: How did Jennifer Sräga win the women's G4D Open golf title on May 16, 2026?
Jennifer Sräga from Germany won the women's title with a closing par on the final hole. Her competitor had a double bogey, giving Sräga the win.
Q: Where and when was The G4D Open golf tournament held in 2026?
The G4D Open golf tournament was held at Celtic Manor Resort from May 14-16, 2026. The event will take place there for the next three years.
Q: What are the results for other G4D Open golf winners on May 16, 2026?
Thomas Colombel (France) won Intellectual 2 men's, Issa Nlareb A Amang (Cameroon) won Standing 1 men's, Kipp Popert (England) won Standing 2 men's, Lachlan Wood (Australia) won Standing 3 men's, Lee York (England) won Sitting 1 men's, Max Togisala (USA) won Sitting 2 men's, and Kiefer Jones (Canada) won Visual 2 men's. Natasha Stasiuk (Canada) won Intellectual 1 women's, Michelle Lau (England) won Intellectual 2 women's, Mette Wegge Lynggaard (Denmark) won Standing 1 women's, Aimi Bullock (England) won Standing 2 women's, and Mette Havnaas (Norway) won Visual 1 women's.