The fourth U.S. Adaptive Open Championship is here and this tournament is sure to produce a slew of amazing stories once again.
There may not be a more feel-good golf tournament than this. The U.S. Adaptive Open Championship returns for a fourth year and in 2025, Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland, is the host venue.
Once again, this tournament is sure to produce a slew of amazing stories.
The U.S. Golf Association received 260 entries and the field for the 2025 tournament will have 96 golfers.
What is the U.S. Adaptive Open?
The USGA says the Adaptive Open is "open to any professional or amateur golfer with a Handicap Index not exceeding 36.4 who has an eligible impairment confirmed by a WR4GD Pass." Those impairments are upper limb impairment, lower limb impairment, multiple limb amputee, vision impairment, intellectual impairment, coordination impairment (formerly neurological impairment), seated players and short stature.
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Now in its fourth edition, this national championship showcases the world’s best golfers with disabilities. The U.S. Adaptive Open Championship serves as the USGA's 15th national championship, showcasing and celebrating the adaptive golf community by providing them the stage to achieve their dreams and compete for a national championship.
What is the format for the 2025 U.S. Adaptive Open?
The format calls for 18 holes of stroke play on each of the three days. There will be a cut after 36 holes for the low 20 scores and ties for men, the low 10 scores and ties for women, the low three men and ties and the low two women and ties from each impairment category, plus any player within five strokes of their impairment category leader.
How to watch the 2025 U.S. Adaptive Open
The final round of the 2025 U.S. Adaptive Open will be live on the Golf Channel for the first time. Coverage will start at 2 p.m. ET and go for two hours. The USGA will have coverage on usga.org that will include live scoring, video highlights, course information, written features, photos and video features.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: U.S. Adaptive Open for golfers with impairments held for fourth time
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