3rd Annual Ohio Adaptive Open Championship

Seneca Golf Course, Cleveland Metroparks,   The Field: Click Here to view the players who have already registered.   ELIGIBILITY  Eligible Impairments:  Impaired Muscle Power Impaired Passive Range of Movement  Limb Deficiency Leg Length Difference Short Stature Hypertonia Ataxia Athetosis Vision Impairment Intellectual Impairment While individuals may have other recognized impairments (e.g., hearing loss, impaired cardiovascular functions, impaired respiratory functions, etc.), only those players with the impairments listed above are eligible for the Ohio Adaptive Open.    WR4GD Pass: Players are required to have a valid WR4GD Pass. A valid WR4GD Pass allows a player to receive World Amateur Golf Ranking points. Further assistance may be found at: https://edgagolf.com/online/pass/. Players who don't have a WR4GD Pass may also reach out to Peter McGeoch at pmcgeoch@noga.org for assistance in signing up for a pass.   Handicap Index®: All players, including professionals, must have a Handicap Index not exceeding 36.4. A current Handicap ID (e.g., GHIN #) issued through an authorized golf club is required and must be submitted on the entry form.    Age: The championship is open to players of all ages, and the player’s date of birth is required on the entry form. An application for a player who is a minor upon the date of submission must be submitted by a parent/guardian.    Entry Fee: $100   Registration: Tournament registration will open on this page on Monday, April 1 @ 7:00 a.m.   ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOGA NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM EDT on FRIDAY, July 18, 2025.    Questions: All questions about this championship or the entry process should be directed to Peter McGeoch at 440-686-1070 ext. 203.   CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION    Format: The championship will be contested over 36 holes of stroke play, using a maximum score format. Maximum score will not be used for players whose results will go into the WR4GD Gross and Net Rankings.    Field size: 60 players maximum.    Divisions/Flights The 3rd Ohio Adaptive Open will consist of divisions based off of the U.S. Adaptive Open Impairment Categories.    USGA Impairment Categories Upper Limb Impairment Lower limb Impairment Multiple Limb Amputee Vision Impairment Intellectual Impairment Neurological Impairment Seated Players Short Stature   Schedule:   Saturday, August 2: Round 1 – 18 holes  Sunday, August 3: Round 2 – 18 holes  Player Reception: More details to come.   Tee Gifts: Tournament Players will be provided a Tee Gift package on the first day of the event that includes commemorative logo merchandise.   Food & Beverages: The Back 9 Grille at Seneca Golf Course will be open for players to purchase food and beverage.   Practice Round: One (1) practice round is included in the entry fee.   Prizes: Medals will be awarded to the lowest scorer in each championship impairment category.    Rules of Golf: Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and R&A Rules Limited, as well as any NOGA Local Rules applicable to this championship.    Caddies: Players may provide their own caddie (and/or aide if applicable) but are NOT required to have neither a caddie nor an aide.    Transportation: Players and caddies/aides may use carts.    USGA Drive Distance Data Collection: During the Championship NOGA will have volunteers on 2 holes for both rounds collecting drive distance information of all players. A volunteer will confirm on both tees that player's name and what tee they are playing from there players do not need to do anything else.   Lodging: Nearby Hotels for Ohio Adaptive Open:   RICHFIELD (5 miles from Seneca, at US80/Turnpike and US77/Rt21)   Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cleveland-Richfield, an IHG Hotel Rating 3.8 (587)·2-star hotel https://goo.gl/maps/8u8jaAuVGRgLKKuA8   Hampton Inn Richfield Rating 3.4 (549)·3-star hotel https://goo.gl/maps/W8xoopZKtHrcNXAd8   Super 8 by Wyndham Richfield Area Rating 2.9 (524)·2-star hotel https://goo.gl/maps/hFfEXP6aLwHNfMMp8   Quality Inn & Suites Rating 3.7 (325)·3-star hotel https://goo.gl/maps/v2Kq5oMZFohCx95k7     INDEPENDENCE (9 miles from Seneca, at US77 and Rockside Road)   DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland - Independence Rating 3.7 (1,915)·4-star hotel https://goo.gl/maps/LJKzRhNVgfwdgtw19   Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Independence, an IHG Hotel Rating 4.2 (2,236)·3-star hotel https://goo.gl/maps/Y7Po4Lux1jwfsHPL7   Candlewood Suites Cleveland South - Independence, an IHG Hotel Rating 4.4 (88)·2-star hotel https://goo.gl/maps/GLUQHXK4CJTB5H9CA   Crowne Plaza Cleveland South - Independence Rating 3.3 (1,037)·3-star hotel https://goo.gl/maps/oDD2KNURaoC42RMM8