2nd Annual Ohio Adaptive Open

Conducted by the Northern Ohio Golf Association (NOGA) 

August 3-4, 2024 

Seneca Golf Course, Cleveland Metroparks,

Broadview Heights, Ohio

 

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

 

Entries: ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOGA NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM EDT on FRIDAY, July 19, 2024. 

Click the orange "Register for This Event" button below to apply to play.

 

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. 

Championship Impairment Categories: When entries close, the championship impairment categories will be determined.  There will be a maximum of eight championship impairment categories: 

  • Arm Impairment
  • Leg Impairment
  • Multiple Limb Amputee
  • Neurological Impairment
  • Seated Players
  • Short Stature
  • Vision Impairment
  • Intellectual Impairment

Depending on the composition of entries received, NOGA may combine some of the above categories and place players in a category with the aim of making play as equitable as possible. 

 

Schedule:  

Saturday, August 3: Round 1 – 18 holes 

Sunday, August 4: Round 2 – 18 holes 

 

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 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. 

 

Field Composition:

  • Players with the lowest Handicap Index within each championship impairment category as of the entry deadline have the highest priority. 
  • NOGA reserves 10 places in the field in order to ensure field balance and representation from key demographics. 
  • 10 spots in the field will be reserved for women depending on entries received. 

 

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