Disability classification in golf Disability classification in golf Disability golf classification is used for deaf golf, blind golf, amputee golf, golf for the mentally challenged, paraplegic golf and other forms of golf involving the disabled. Blind golf is a version of the sport of golf adapted for blind and partially sighted players. The earliest record of blind golf is from the 1920s in the United States: Clint Russell of Duluth, Minnesota, who lost his sight when a tire exploded in his face, began playing blind golf in 1925. Gradually increasing his scores, Clint managed to shoot an 84 for 18 holes in the early
1961 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship (+8) in the second round on Friday and dropped four shots back after 36 holes. A three-under 69 on Saturday morning regained the lead after 54 holes, two strokes ahead of Rawls. The Lower Course has hosted the U.S. Open four times (two won by Jack Nicklaus) and a PGA Championship, won by Phil Mickelson. The U.S. Women's Open returned to Baltusrol in 1985, but was played on the Upper Course. "Saturday, July 1, 1961" 1961 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship The 1961 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship was the 16th U.S. Women's Open, held June 29 to July 1