Trailing by 4 strokes going into the ultimate spherical, Chris Lauzon knew he had work to do.
On the North American Particular Olympics (NASO) golf event in Wichita, Kansas, Lauzon shot a last spherical 62 over 9 holes to win the occasion by 5 photographs.
“The second day was my bad day (score of 68) with high winds, and I just couldn’t get my shots down,” stated Lauzon.
“Thursday was a reset day, and I just put an amazing finish.”
Particular Olympics coach Todd DeSilva accompanied Lauzon and caddied for him over the three-day occasion.
“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,” stated DeSilva.
Particular Olympian Chris Lauzon of London, Ont. shot a three-round complete of 193 to win gold on the North American Particular Olympics golf event in Wichita, Kansas on Nov. 3, 2024. (Supply: Todd DeSilva)
He beat 4 others within the Stage 4 event, which he had beforehand competed in in 2015 in South Carolina.
“Last time I went I was not the greatest,” stated 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 simply 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,” stated DeSilva.
“Just seeing him complete in an individual sport, I’m super proud with how he turned his game around, especially after the second day. He was really frustrated after the second day, but being able to work with him through those challenges, it’s very satisfying to me as a coach to be able to see him succeed.”
As a result of he was trailing by 4 heading into the ultimate spherical, even along with his spectacular 62 he didn’t know he had received.
DeSilva took that chance to have a little bit enjoyable with him.
“Todd called and said they posted the outcome and ‘you may not like what the outcome is,’” stated Lauzon.
“He knew already (the results) and he was just playing a joke. When I got to the board, I had the biggest smile because he got with that joke.”
As for the London Blazers hockey workforce, this week they had been named Particular Olympics Ontario ‘Team of the Year’.
The London Blazers Ground Hockey Group was named 2024 Particular Olympics Ontario Group of the 12 months (Supply: Torch Run London)
“We were also finalist for team of the year Canada. Unfortunately, we lost to a curling team, but just to be recognized in that regard as one of the best teams in Canada is a super honour,” stated DeSilva.
“I’m proud of both of those achievements, I’m super proud of the guys.”
Lauzon received particular person and workforce gold this 12 months in main occasions.
“I think 2024 was a great year of sports for me,” stated Lauzon.
