Carlock, Larson and Schroeder Claim Overall Titles at Minnesota Adaptive Open

EDINA, Minn. — Calmer, rain-free conditions greeted the competitors for the final round of the 2026 Minnesota Adaptive Open at Braemar Golf Course.

While Saturday’s opening round was defined by cold, wind and rain, the common theme throughout Sunday’s final round was camaraderie.

Sarah Larson, looking to defend her 2025 Women’s Overall Division and Women’s Upper Limb Impairment Division titles, said of the round, “It was probably one of my favorite rounds so far this year, having Jamie [Santos] join me and having girls time elevated it to a different level than I am used to.

“We laughed – we had music, I can’t describe the friendship that we had that really helped our game.”

Larson used that camaraderie to claim her second consecutive title in both the Women’s Overall and Women’s Upper Limb Impairment Divisions and wants to carry that spirit to encourage more women to compete in the championship.

“I am honored to defend the title,” Larson explained. “I have a lot of to work to put in but that’s something I need to do for myself. I am excited to come back next year and bring some more ladies because that’s truly what it’s about out here.”

In the Men’s Overall Division, Justin Carlock carried an eight-shot lead entering the final round. He also led in the Upper Limb Impairment Division.

Starting the round with three pars, Carlock hit a 3-wood into the par-5 fourth to 15 feet and made the putt for eagle to jumstart his round.

“I really was just trying to leave it a little short of the hole, so I didn’t race it by and the hole got in the way. Fun to start the day like that,” Carlock said.

2025 Men’s Overall champion, Max Togisala, cut the lead to six after making birdies on five of his last six holes on the front nine. 

Carlock said of Togisala’s front-nine run, “It stressed me out a little bit. We made the turn to 10 and I hit it in the water so I had to take a drop. I hit up there to about to six feet behind the hole and missed that so I was not pleased with that.

“We had good looks on 11 that snuck by and we both had a couple of good looks on the back nine and traded a couple of birdies and bogeys coming in. It was a very interesting second half just trying to stay as present as I could.”

Carlock went on to solidify both titles with an eagle at the par-5 16th, one of the most difficult holes on the course.

“I hit a pretty good drive – I pushed it a little bit. Yesterday, I took it a lot further left so I ended up having a 9-iron in. Today was a 6-iron on a little bit of downslope – not my favorite shot. 

“I hit a really good shot, hit the green and it snaked down about 15-feet above the hole. I tried to move the ball about three feet and it trickled in the hole,” Carlock said.

In just his second Adaptive Golf tournament, Carlock explained the significance of the victory.

“This is so cool – still just in my second adaptive event ever, just the fact that there is an avenue opening up for all of us that qualify to be here – I just think it’s such a cool thing and to be a part of that, I feel so honored to be in the conversation.”

The Senior Overall Division featured a tight race heading into the final round, with Pat Schroeder and John Trenchik tied for the lead after opening-round 79s.

The two have known each other for several years, making the pairing an easy one despite the stakes.

“John and I have played for 14 years now with the North American One-Armed Golf Association [NAOAGA] so it was so easy knowing I was playing with the big dog – it was relaxing,” Schroeder explained.

The race remained tight with both players tied heading into the back nine. Schroeder then played an even-par back nine to claim the title in the Senior Overall Division.

Reflecting on his play on the back nine, Schroeder said, “I just had to keep hitting shots – putting was a lot better than yesterday.”

Schroeder also credited Trenchik with helping him make it to Braemar in the first place.

“Having probably my best friend on the NAOAGA along, he was the one that got me here actually.”

For Schroeder, the victory was about more than just the title.

“Privileged – just glad to be able to do it.”

In the Lower Limb Impairment Division, Blake Ryan edged out Kyle Erickson by a shot after firing a final-round 78, good enough for fourth place in the Men’s Overall Division. Minnesotan Andrew Berglund claimed the Intellectual Impairment Division after carding a final-round 78.

The 2025 Men’s Overall Division runner-up, Minnesota’s Justin Vanlanduit, won the Coordination Impairment Division, while Max Togisala claimed the Seated Players  Division and finished runner-up in the Men’s Overall Division.

The Multiple Limb Amputee Division was claimed by Minnesotan Shawn Mittag after shooting a pair of 92s.

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