Trailing by four strokes going into the final round, Chris Lauzon knew he had work to do. At the North American Special Olympics (NASO) golf tournament in Wichita, Kansas, Lauzon shot a final round 62 over nine holes to win the event by five shots. “The second day was my bad day (score of 68) with high winds, and I just couldn't get my shots down,” said Lauzon.
“Thursday was a reset day, and I just put an amazing finish.” Special Olympics coach Todd DeSilva accompanied Lauzon and caddied for him over the three-day event. “Chris really turned it around on the on the third and final day and shot one of his best rounds, and the results speak for themselves,” said DeSilva.
Special Olympian Chris Lauzon of London, Ont. shot a three-round total of 193 to win gold at the North American Special Olympics golf tournament in Wichita, Kansas on Nov. 3, 2024.
(Source: Todd DeSilva) He beat four others in the Level Four tournament, which he had previously competed in in 2015 in South Carolina. “Last time I went I was not the greatest,” said Lauzon. “From that point on, I was just going to do training, get better, and hopefully one day will get back to this tournament and have a better outcome”.
He did just that, scoring 193 over the three days. “I was his head coach for the floor hockey team (London Blazers) that won Nationals in Calgary, so I know how much of a competitor he is,” said DeSilva. “Just seeing him complete in an individual sport, I’m super proud wi.
