The Barrow Open
Wednesday • February 26 • 2025
TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course
Getting You BACK To Your Game
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the Barrow Neurological Foundation will host the inaugural Barrow Open. The elevated golf tournament experience will take place at the iconic TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course, home of “The Greatest Show on Grass,” The WM Phoenix Open, and named “One of America’s Best Courses” by Golfweek Magazine.
Tournament availability will be limited to ensure an elevated pace-of-play experience and ensure that all golfers receive an enjoyable and intimate round of golf at one of the most famous courses in the country. Proceeds from the Barrow Open will benefit the new Golf Neuroscience Research Laboratory.
Click below to download Barrow Open Sponsorship Forms:
Sponsorships
Tournament Registration
All Sponsorships Include: Merchandise for each participant, Unlimited access to practice range, Forecaddie for each foursome, Lunch service, Unlimited on-course snacks & beverages, Cocktail reception with inclusion of one additional guest for each participant.
Unable to attend? Join the 19th Hole Club with a donation to the Clubhouse, Gallery, or Spectator Memberships or simply donate an amount of your choice. Click on the link below for donation options:
Barrow Leadership & Committee
Barrow Leadership
Michael T. Lawton, MD
President and CEO
Barrow Neurological Institute
Sonntag Spine Center Leadership 2025 Barrow Open Honorary Chairs
Juan Uribe, MD
Chief of Division of Spinal Disorders
Chair for Spine Research
Vice Chairman of Neurosurgery
Randall W. Porter, MD
Neurosurgeon
Director of Acoustic Neuroma Program
Scott Kreiner, MD
Physiatrist
Interventional Spine Specialist
Committee
Laurie Carson
Committee Chair
Mark Deatherage
Jock Holliman
Ellen Katz
Eric Kufel
Janet Martin
Andy McCain
Earl Petznick, Jr.
Mitch Pierce
Heidi Teets
Gregg Tryhus
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Proceeds
Proceeds from the Barrow Open will benefit the new Golf Neuroscience Research Laboratory at Barrow Neurological Institute, which will: study the biomechanics of the modern golf swing, conduct pre- and post-injury research on pro and amateur athletes, collect data on golfers before and after spine surgery, and develop cutting-edge treatment and science-backed guidelines.
The Barrow Golf Neuroscience Research Laboratory
When it comes to back pain, the modern golf game is no laughing matter: it is a contact sport that can cause serious physical injury. About 55% of professional golfers and 35% of amateur golfers experience sport-related back injuries. Currently, there is little evidence-based research on the exact cause of golfers’ back pain, how to best treat it, and when it will be safe to get back to the game. Barrow will change this paradigm.
Barrow was a key player in developing the National Football League (NFL) Game Day Concussion Diagnosis and Management Protocol, which includes baseline testing, innovative research, video technology, and standardized evaluations. By establishing the Golf Neuroscience Research Laboratory, Barrow aims to deliver that same level of innovative research and uniform treatment guidelines for golfers suffering from back injuries.
The Golf Neuroscience Research Laboratory will collaborate with golfers of all levels, and research will be conducted utilizing analytic equipment developed by Gears Sports.™ The data produced by this state-of-the-art system indicates whether the biomechanics of a player’s swing contribute to back pain. Over time, the team will develop a comprehensive database differentiating healthy and hurtful golf swings for further investigation.
Golf Neuroscience Research Laboratory Brochure
