Edina City Council — Transcript
Monday, November 3, 2025
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Edina Hosts First Minnesota Adaptive Open Golf Tournament
Accessibility and Inclusive Facility Design at Braar Golf Course
Tournament Success and Future Planning
Votes (1)
Inaugural Minnesota Adaptive Open Tournament Hosting and Community Partnership
The City of Edina, in partnership with the MGA, Braar Golf Course, Verticat, and Courage Kenny Institute, successfully hosted the first Minnesota Adaptive Open in late September. The tournament featured 38 talented amateur and professional golfers competing at championship level. The event included supplementary programming such as lessons, a meet-and-greet with Minnesota Wild Hockey players, and a welcome dinner. Participants praised the course quality, professional tournament management, and competitive atmosphere. The facility's accessibility features and long history of adaptive golf programming (since 1979) were highlighted as key factors in the tournament's success.
Notable Quotes (4)
When we did the renovation here at Braar, we basically took into consideration that we wanted to make the facility playable for all ages and abilities. And we have a facility that pretty much anybody can use, from adaptive players to juniors to seniors to accomplished golfers.
It means a lot to be among other disabled players. The camaraderie. We had conversations. People cared. Asked you questions about how do you play.
What the Minnesota Golf Association is doing is um it's incredible to give people of disabilities the opportunity to compete at the highest level at a super nice course in a professionally run tournament. It's it's awesome.
I'm glad I was here for the first one. I mean, it's only going to get better and better from now on. So, I can't wait for next year.
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
First-of-its-kind championship tournament for adaptive golfers created in conjunction with MGA, Braar Golf Course, City of Edina, Verticat, and Courage Kenny Institute.