OFFICIAL IN CHARGE: Jeremy Freyman, Senior Director, Golf Development

Email: jfreyman@gsga.org

Phone: 678-324-5980

 

 

 

 

 

 

EVENT: U.S. Adaptive Open Qualifying

SITE: The Chimneys Golf Course

DATE: April 22, 2026

 

FIELD SIZE: 60 players (maximum)

 

FORMAT: 18 holes of individual stroke play with the low male scorer and low female scorer securing a place in the 2026 U.S. Adaptive Open to be played July 6-8 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: One practice round per player at the designated rate below. Practice rounds will be available for play beginning April 13. Please visit chimneysgc.com to reserve your practice round starting time. Practice round fees are 50% off existing rates using promo code ADAPTIVE50. Practice rounds MUST be booked online using the promo code to receive the discount.  Additional practice rounds are at the club’s discretion on availability and rates.

 

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.  

 

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 strictly prohibited at all USGA qualifying rounds.

 

YARDAGES & TEES: Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition. Practice yardages can be found under the Player Information tab.

 

StrackaLine yardage book options are available at a 20% discounted rate.  Order via provided link under the Player Information tab.

 

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE: Open at 6:45 a.m. the day of competition.

 

STARTING TIMES: Assigned by GSGA and posted on the event portal starting April 15.

 

REGISTRATION: No formal on-site registration. Withdrawals must be called or emailed to the USGA office. 

 

FOOD SERVICE: Snacks and beverages will be available in the golf shop beginning at 6:45 a.m.  The Chimneys does NOT have full-service food items available onsite. There are several food options nearby with delivery service to the club.

 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE: In Qualifying stages and the Championship proper, players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. The Committee in charge decides whether this requirement has been met, and has the authority to withdraw the entry of a player who does not comply.

 

THANK YOU TO CLUBS: In an effort to aid GSGA in maintaining strong relationships with our host clubs we recommend sending a thank you note using the contact information provided. The Chimneys GC