Registration Opens: April 15, 2025 at 9:00 am EST

Registration Closes: July 31, 2025 at 11:00 pm EST

 

Registration Fee: $150 registration fee per player. Cards will not be charged until confirmation of entry into the field. All late entries will be accepted onto the waiting list. Any late entries accepted into the field will experience a $20 late fee charge. 

 

Format: 36 Hole Maximum Score Stroke Play Event. The maximum score for a hole is 10. Players are asked to pick up if they reach the maximum score. 

 

Eligibility: Open to all male and female golfers, professional and amateur. All players must have a valid WR4GD pass and an active World Handicap System GHIN Index. Additionally, those with intellectual impairments will also need to obtain a Virtus II1 International Eligibility. For information about WR4GD passes, please visit: edgagolf.com/online/pass. For information regarding Virtus II1 International Eligibility, please visit: https://www.virtus.sport/member

 

List of eligible impairments:

  • Impaired Muscle Power
  • Impaired Passive Range of Movement
  • Limb Deficiency
  • Leg Length Difference
  • Short Stature
  • Hypertonia
  • Ataxia
  • Vision Impairment
  • Intellectual Impairment
  • Seated

 

Field Size: 60 players

 

Field Determination: All winners from the 2024 Championship will receive an automatic exemption in the field, provided they register by July 1st. All other entries will be placed on a pending list until the entry deadline. The remaining spots will be filled with consideration given to equal representation across all Impairment Categories. Additionally, fifteen spots will be reserved for individuals who reside within the GAP region. Final selections may also take into account factors such as WR4GD Rankings, USAGA Rankings, and Handicap Index. The field will be determined the week after entries close. 

 

 

Starting Times: Both rounds of the competition will have a start time of 8 AM.

 

Automotive Transportation: All players and caddies will be provided their own cart, the cost of which was included in the registration fee. Players have the option to take a cart, carry their bag, bring their own caddie or request a caddie. 

 

Caddies: Caddies are permitted for this event.  

 

Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to overall male and female champions, along with male and female first-place finishers in each respective division. $3,500 in proshop credit will additionally be awarded.

 

Ties: Ties for the male and female overall champions will be decided by a sudden death playoff. All other ties within each respective division will be broken by using the USGA-recommended scorecard tiebreaking method. 

 

SoloRider/Paramobile Request: The Golf Association of Philadelphia has the ability to provide SoloRiders and Paramobiles. Advanced notice is required. Please email akittelson@gapgolf.org with your request. Limited carts available. 

 

 

Division and Flights: The 2025 GAP Adaptive Championship will consist of divisions based upon both USAGA Sport Classes and the USGA Adaptive Open Eligible Impairments.  

 

Yardages and Tees: Official Yardages will become available closer to the start of the event. 

 

Hotel Information: HOLIDAY INN LANSDALE, 1750 Sumneytown Pike, Kulpsville, PA 19443, T 267-646-1005

To book a room, please use this link GAP Adaptive Championship - Holiday Inn Lansdale Room Block 2025 or call 215-368-3800. Select option for Reservations Department. When connected ask the booking agent for the “GAP Adaptive Championship 2025” group rate and provide the requested dates of stay, the group code will be GAP.

Refund Policy: Individuals who have submitted an entry for the GAP Adaptive Championship and wish to withdraw for any reason MUST notify Anna Kittelson at akittelson@gapgolf.org. Withdrawals prior to the close of entry will be subjected to a $20 administration fee. Withdrawals after close of entry and more than 30 days before the event can expect a 75% refund. Withdrawals after close of entry and more than 7 days before the event can expect a 50% refund. No refund request will be honored within 7 days of the start of the event except for medical withdrawals or death in your immediate family.

 

Questions: If any questions, please reach out Anna Kittelson, akittelson@gapgolf.org