United States Disabled Open

     

 
                                                                           
                                       PRESENTED BY                              
                  
          May 17-20th 2021

            Longbow Golf Club

           5601 E Longbow Parkway, Mesa Arizona 85215

 

 

Who May Enter


​The Championship is open to all golfer's who happen to have physical and intellectual impairments that would qualifies for the paralympics or special olympics

Definitions of impairments  can be found here http://www.usdga.net/qualifications/​.  This is use in tournaments across Europe. Amputees, Blind, Wounded Veterans, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, MS, just to name a few.  

The golfer must have their (Countries) valid recognize  golf handicap index in order to compete in a Net competition  


First Round Tee Times will be announce the week prior.

Entry Fee $280
(includes 4 rounds and 2 meals)

Schedule of Events

May 17th   Practice Round  (Please make own Tee Times prior to the Championships)
                     Dinner 
May 18th   8- 830 am First Round of the USDGO Tee Times 1st and 10th tee 

May 19th   Second Round of the USDGO Tee Times
                     Dinner
May 20th   Final Round of the USDGO Tee Times
                     Awards Immediately after play

OFFICIAL PARTNER




BIRDIE PARTNER






Longbow Golf Club is located only 20 minutes east of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 

HOST HOTEL WILL BE

HYATT PLACE PHOENIX/MESA
1422 W BASS PRO DR
MESA AZ 85201



CLICK ON LOGO FOR THE BOOKING LINK

 

(CLINTON, NC) - The U.S. Disabled Open Golf Championship presented by PING, open to all adaptive golfers from around the world, takes place from May 17, 2021, to May 20, 2021, at Longbow Golf Club just outside of Phoenix, Arizona.

The United States Disabled Golf Association (USDGA) was formed in 2015 with the mission to provide adaptive golfers an opportunity to showcase his or her ability in a golf championship at the highest level in the U.S. The 2021 U.S. Disabled Open Golf Championship presented by PING at Longbow Golf Club will be the USDGA’s third annual championship.

The USDGA hosted its inaugural tournament at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, in 2018. The 2019 tournament was played at Independence Golf Club in Richmond, Virginia. Chris Biggins from Birmingham, Alabama, and Grace Braxton from Fredericksburg, Virginia, are the defending champions in the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively. The 2019 Championship featured 74 golfers from the U.S. and eight foreign countries.

This year the championship’s presenting partner will be PING.

"We're excited and honored to partner with the USDGA in bringing their championship to Longbow Golf Club in our hometown," said John A. Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. "We've been long-time admirers of the organization and their commitment to promoting adaptive golf. We've also been fortunate to work with several of the contestants, including custom building clubs for many of them to meet their unique needs. Their skills and passion for the game are very inspiring. We wish them all the best as they compete for the championship."

The official simulator of the championship will be aboutGOLF.

“Our mission statement is that modern golf should be played anytime, anywhere, and by anyone. Ultimately, the sport is all about creating connections between people who share a passion for golf. We’re thrilled to support the USDGA and these accomplished athletes, and we’re looking forward to cheering everyone on during this exciting competition,” said Brett Campbell, CEO of aboutGOLF.

Sandy Cross, Chief People Officer from the PGA of America, said, "We are very proud to return as a supporter of the United States Disabled Open in May at Longbow Golf Club in North Mesa, Arizona. Golf is truly a game for all. We are in pursuit of a game that mirrors America, and the United States Disabled Golf Association's inclusion of athletes with disabilities plays an important role in achieving that vision."

Host this year will be Longbow Golf Club (a Troon managed course), located at 5601 East Longbow Parkway, 20-minutes from Phoenix International Airport in Mesa, Arizona. Longbow Golf Club has previous hosted the Symetra Tour, Cactus Tour, Heather-Farr Classic, and the NCAA Division 2 Women’s Championship.

“Longbow Golf Club is honored to be the host site for the 2021 U.S. Disabled Open Golf Championship,” said Bob McNichols, developer of Longbow Business Park and Golf Club. “Longbow Golf Club has long advocated and supported adaptive golf. We have provided access, training, specialized equipment and partnered with Ability360 Sports and Fitness Center and various community organizations to promote access to the game of golf for the adaptive golf community. We look forward to welcoming the competitors and presenting an exciting championship for the top U.S. and international adaptive golfers.”

The championship will be part of the U.S. Rankings for Golfers with Disabilities, and the $280.00 registration fee will include four rounds of golf and two meals. The host hotel is Hyatt Place, 1422 West Bass Pro Drive, Mesa, Arizona. To register to play or become a sponsor, please go to www.usdga.net or email Jason Faircloth at jason@usdga.net.

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CONTACT:
Jason Faircloth
Founder & President
910-214-5983
jason@usdga.net  





Click below for 2019 Results
2019 FULL FIELD RESULTS

 

Chris Biggins 2019 Champion 

     

Jonathan Snyder 2019 Net Champion 

 

Grace Braxton 2019 Ladies Champion

 

Judith Brush 2019 Net Ladies Champion



Mariano Tubio  2019 Seated Champion



Dennis Duchi  2019 Seated Net Champion





TV CLIPS ON THE 2019 OPEN

NEWS ARTICLES FROM THE 2019 OPEN
NEWS ARTICLES FROM THE 2019 OPEN

NEWS ARTICLES FROM THE 2019 OPEN

NEWS ARTICLES FROM THE 2019 OPEN



TV CLIPS ON THE 2019 OPEN

TV CLIPS ON THE 2019 OPEN

TV CLIPS ON THE 2019 OPEN

Articles on the 2019 Open

TV CLIPS ON THE 2019 OPEN



        



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Press Releases 

https://americangolfer.blogspot.com/2018/10/2nd-united-states-disabled-open-golf.html


https://thegolfwire.com/united-states-disabled-open-golf-championship/



POWHATAN COUNTY & RICHMOND REGION TOURISM ANNOUNCES
 
Powhatan County’s Independence Golf Club to Host  2019 U.S. Disabled Open Golf Championship at Independence Golf Club
 
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 5, 2018) – Independence Golf Club in Powhatan County will host the 2019 United States Disabled Open Golf Championship May 14-16. Organized by the United States Disabled Golf Association, the 36-hole tournament – open to any competitors who have physical and intellectual impairments – will include more than 60 of the top disabled golfers from across the country.
Local dignitaries and representatives from the United States Disabled Golf Association today joined partners from Richmond Region Tourism, 288 Sports and others to announce the upcoming national championship. 
“Independence Golf Club is excited to partner with Richmond Region Tourism and 288 Sports to host to the 2019 United States Disabled Open Golf Championship,” said Giff Breed, president of Independence Golf Club. “We’re excited to welcome incredible golfers of all abilities. At Independence, we strive to be so much more than a golf club, and we look forward to showcasing the friendly grounds of the Club to all of the athletes, spectators and volunteers.”
“We are very excited USDGA has chosen Independence Golf Course,” said David Williams, who represents District 1 on the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors. “We have a world-class golf course here in Powhatan County, and we are always happy when people choose to come here.”
The Disabled Golf Association was founded by Jason Faircloth, a golfer with Cerebral Palsy who played in the Disabled British Open in 2011 and 2012. The organization hosted its inaugural tournament in Orlando, Florida in 2018.
The inclusive event is open to players with physical and intellectual impairments and golf handicap indexes not exceeding 30. The event will be flighted into three divisions, and awards will be given in each of the divisions (net and gross). Golfers with various impairments such as amputations, blindness, Cerebral Palsy, MS and more will compete. 
“We are confident that the 2019 United States Disabled Open Golf Championship at Independence Golf Club will set a new standard for the USDGA,” Faircloth said. “Independence Golf Club will be a challenging and exciting course for the nation’s top adaptive golfers.”
J.C. Poma, sports development manager for Richmond Region Tourism, added: “The Richmond Region serves as a host destination for all types of sporting events showcasing the talents of athletes with all abilities. The 2019 United States Disabled Open Golf Championship further shows that the Richmond Region truly is a sports community for all.”
The tournament will be free and open to the public. Organizers currently are seeking volunteers and sponsors to support the event. For more information, visit http://www.usdga.net/.
 
 





2018 Highlights

Ryan Brendan of Nebraska was the overall Champion of the 2018 Open,

Beating out Gary Hooks of Florida in a Sudden Death Playoff.

Gary Hooks walk away with the overall Net Championship.

Bob Harada took home the Runner-up Trophy in the Net Division.










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​For player support staff and information contact
 

United States Disabled Open Entry Form

First Name*
Last Name*
Age*
eMail Address*
Phone No.*
Address*
City*
State*
Disability
To the best of your knowledge which classification would you belong. For classification details click here.
Player Classification by Disability Type (Sport Class)
Gender
WR4GD Status
OPT out of playing for world ranking points:
Golf Handicap Index (Ghin)
(Ghin) number and State
Course Yardage you play to obtain index
Home Course
Home Course Number
Golf Pro
Guests
* Indicates a required field.




















 
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