Photos: Special Olympics World Games Golf, Los Angeles 2015

USA's Scott Rohrer posted an astounding 9 birdies in his second round 69, leaving him atop the Level 5 competitors with two rounds to go. But as you can imagine, the Special Olympics World Games 2015 aren't about who wins, but who gets to show off their incredible talent and heart.

The competitors are broken up in to divisions, with the elite players contesting 72-holes of stroke play while the newer contestants partake in a multi-station skills challenge.  All were taking their competition seriously and performing with great spirit, passion and sportsmanship. It's as inspirational as you'd expect watching these athletes and their volunteer coaches/caddies.

A few photos from LA's historic Griffith Park:

Update on 2015-07-30 20:57 by Geoff

**Here's a great three minute featurette on Ireland's Oliver Doherty, the lad in the green shirt in my photos below. His mother died in a car accident while he was still in the womb and he suffered brain damage in delivery. He was adopted by a pub owner who introduced him to golf.

Update on 2015-07-31 07:55 by Geoff

**ESPN.com's Devon O'Neil with an even longer and more detailed story on Doherty.