U.S. Adaptive Open Qualifying
USGA Qualifying
May 28, 2025
QUALIFYING MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
HOST CLUB
American Lake Veterans Golf Course
Samuel Williams, General Manager
9600 Veterans Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98493
(253) 589-1998 – Golf Shop
QUALIFYING PORTAL: Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You can also access the qualifying portal by using the Golf Genius app on your mobile device. To access the page, login using the GGID: USADPT-LAKE25
QUALIFYING YARDAGE: Qualifying yardage for each Tee Assignment will be available on-site and on the event portal on the WA Golf website. Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition.
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FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES: 18 holes of individual stroke play with the low male scorer securing a place in the 2025 U.S. Adaptive Open to be played July 7-9 at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, MD. Remaining qualifying spots will be determined by low Qualifying Score Value (QSV), which is an adjusted Score Differential™, across all qualifying sites, once all qualifying sites have concluded play, based on the following:
- Including exempt players and qualifier winners, a minimum of 4 men and 2 women from each Impairment Category (if entries don’t exceed these minimums for any Impairment Category, those players have secured a place in the Championship proper and will not go to a qualifier).
- Additional spots will be allocated based on percentage of entrants across each Impairment Category by gender (up to 22 spots total for women); a maximum of approximately 30% of entries from any Impairment Category by gender will be applied prior to Committee Selections.
- Ties for final qualifier and alternate places will be determined (i) by the unrounded value of the QSV, (ii) if still needed, by the unrounded value of the QSV for each course’s holes 10-18, (iii) if still needed, by the player with the better rank in the WR4GD Gross Ranking (a player with a ranking will win against a player who is not ranked), and (iv) if still needed, by lot.
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: Players may play one hosted practice round prior to the qualifier. Practice Rounds will be available throughout the day on Tuesday, May 27 for all players. All contestants can call the golf shop at (253) 589-1998 to make arrangements. Players must identify themselves as US Adaptive Open Qualifying participants. All practice round starting times are at the discretion of the American Lake Veterans GC Golf Shop.
STARTING TIMES: Available on the Washington Golf website (wagolf.org) and on the qualifying portal. Starting times will be from 8:00 a.m. – 9:12 p.m. off the #1 tee.
RESULTS/LIVE SCORING: Live scoring will be available during the qualifying after holes #4, #9, #13, and #18. Pace of play and live scoring checkpoint volunteers will collect hole-by-hole scores from players at the conclusion of designated checkpoint holes.
PLAYOFF: In the event of a tie for the low male scorer, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the qualifier. All announcements regarding the play-off and start time will be made via text message and email.
GOLF SHOP: The golf shop will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
FOOD SERVICE: American Lake Veterans GC does not have food service available. Grab and go snacks and drinks are available in the pro shop. WA Golf will provide a hosted lunch for all players, caddies, and aides following play.
METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED: Visa, Mastercard and cash.
LOCKER ROOM: American Lake Veterans GC does not have a locker room. ADA accessible restrooms are available inside the clubhouse and on the golf course.
PRACTICE FACILITIES/RANGE BALLS: Range balls will be hosted on the driving range beginning at 7:00 a.m.
CADDIES: Players may provide their own caddie or player aide (if permitted by Impairment Category). Caddies and player aides are not available from the host club. All caddies must wear a caddie bib distributed on the starting tee.
CARTS: Each player in the field will be provided with one complimentary golf cart for use during the qualifying round. Carts may be used by the player and/or the player’s caddie/aide. Spectator carts are not permitted.
FOOTWEAR: Rule 4.3 is modified in this way: During a round, a player must not wear shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, of any design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course). Penalty for breach of this Local Rule: See Rule 4.3.
DRIVERS/GOLF BALLS: The Local Rule for Conforming Driver Heads is in effect, See Model Local Rule G-1. The Local Rule requiring that all golf balls used be on the List of Conforming Golf Balls is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-3. Please check the USGA website, www.usga.org, for a list of approved golf balls and drivers.
GROOVES: The players clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010. See Model Local Rule G-2. UNDERSTANDING THE GROOVES LOCAL RULE
DMDS: The use of distance-measuring devices (DMD) to measure distance only (Rule 4.3) is permitted. UNDERSTANDING THE RULES OF DMDs
PACE OF PLAY: It is a condition that players must play without undue delay and in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. PACE OF PLAY GUIDELINES
EVACUATION PLAN: In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the Committee. The evacuation plan will be emailed to players the day prior to the qualifier and will be available on the starting tee.
CODE OF CONDUCT: As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.
OFFICIAL IN CHARGE:
Nate Schroeder
Senior Director of Championships & Golf Operations
Washington Golf
(612) 227-0899 - Cell phone
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Nate Schroeder at nschroeder@wagolf.org or (612) 227-0899 and the USGA at champs@usga.org or (908) 326-1950.