The inaugural Chicago Adaptive Open will feature the world's top adaptive golfers competing on Cog Hill Golf & Country Club's Course No. 3, June 29-30.

Debuting in 2024, the inaugural Chicago Adaptive Open will feature the world's best golfers with physical and intellectual disabilities vying for a purse of $15,000 at the famed Cog Hill Golf & Country Club. Individuals will compete across 15 Sports Classifications on Course No. 3 for prize money and valuable WR4GD and USAGA ranking points.

• Registration
• Practice Rounds Begin at 12 p.m. CDT
• Welcome Reception at Midwest Golf House 4:30-8 p.m. CDT for Players, Family & Friends, USGA Officials, CDGA Rules Officials, Blue Coats & Staff

• First Round
• Post-Round Reception at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club

• Final Round
• Post-Round Reception & Celebration for Players, Family & Friends, USGA Officials, CDGA Rules Officials, Blue Coats & Staff at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
• Awards and Check Presentations

Event Info

Format: 36 holes of stroke play. All players will be considered for Overall Champion regardless of tees played.

Eligibility: Open to players with a Handicap Index® and a WR4GD Pass. This is a WR4GD Counting Event. A WR4GD pass can be obtained through the EDGA (EDGAgolf.com). Before signing up, individuals must either become an active CDGA member or create a CDGA.org account.

Sports Classifications/Flights: The Championship will consist of Sports Classification based on Age, Gender, and Impairment Category. CLICK HERE for a list of Sports Classification. Pairings will be threesomes.

Yardages & Tees: Yardages and tees will be released following the close of entries and will be based on Gender, Age Category, and Sports Classification.

Practice Round: The designated practice round date is Friday, June 28 and is included with the registration fee.

Entry Fee: $200

Purse: $15,000 total / $1,000 per Sports Classification (1st Place - $500, 2nd Place - $300, 3rd Place - $200). Purse funds will be reallocated if every Sports Classification is not represented.

Volunteers: The CDGA is looking for volunteers to help with the Chicago Adaptive Open. CLICK HERE to register to volunteer for the event.

To view the committees and to see how you can help, CLICK HERE.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the CDGA's Alex Nolly at anolly@cdga.org or (630) 685-2351.