Registration Opens: April 15, 2024 at 9:00 am EST

Registration Closes: July 31st at 10:00 pm EST

 

Registration Fee: $150 registration fee per player. Cards will not be charged until confirmation of entry into the field. All late entries will be accepted onto the waiting list. Any late entries accepted into the field will experience a $20 late fee charge. 

 

Format: 36 Hole Maximum Score Stroke Play Event. The maximum score for a hole is 10. Players are asked to pick up if they reach the maximum score. 

 

Eligibility: Open to all male and female golfers, professional and amateur. All players must have a valid WR4GD pass and an active World Handicap System GHIN Index. Additionally, those with intellectual impairments will also need to obtain a Virtus II1 International Eligibility. For information about WR4GD passes, please visit: edgagolf.com/online/pass. For information regard Virtus II1 International Eligibility, please visit: https://www.virtus.sport/member

 

Here is the list of eligible impairments:

  • Impaired Muscle Power
  • Impaired Passive Range of Movement
  • Limb Deficiency
  • Leg Length Difference
  • Short Stature
  • Hypertonia
  • Ataxia
  • Vision Impairment
  • Intellectual Impairment
  • Seated

 

Field Size: 60 players

 

Practice Rounds: Practice round information will be made available after the close of entries. 

 

Starting Times: Both rounds of the competition will consist of morning starting times. More details will be released, once the field is determined. 

 

Automotive Transportation: All players and caddies will be provided their own cart, the cost of which was included in the registration fee. Players have the option to take a cart, carry their bag, bring their own caddie or request a caddie.

 

Caddies: Caddies are permitted for this event. A player can bring their own caddie or request a caddie. If requesting a caddie from GAP, the caddie fees are covered (gratuity not included). Caddie requests must be submitted to akittelson@gapgolf.org no later than September 15th. 

 

Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to overall male and female champions, along with male and female first place finishers in each respective division. $3,500 in proshop credit will additionally be awarded.

 

Ties: Ties for the male and female overall champions will be decided by a sudden death playoff. All other ties within each respective division will be broken by using the USGA-recommended scorecard tiebreaking method. 

 

Spectators Cart Request Form: Have a friend or family member interested in watching the event, but they will need a cart? Click Here to fill out the Golf Association of Philadelphia Spectator Cart Request Form. Please note that all requests may not be accommodated due to golf cart availability. 

 

SoloRider/Paramobile Request: The Golf Association of Philadelphia has the ability to provide SoloRiders and Paramobiles. Advanced notice is required. Please email akittelson@gapgolf.org with your request. Limited carts available. 

 

Schedule of Events: 

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Practice Rounds: TBD

Welcome Reception: Location TBD

 

Monday, October 14, 2024

First round morning tee times off of hole 1

Lunch providing after the round

 

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Second round morning tee times off of hole 1 and hole 10

Lunch provided after the round

Awards presentation followed by a celebratory cocktail party

 

Division and Flights: The Inaugural GAP Adaptive Championship will consist of divisions based upon both USAGA Sport Classes and the USGA Adaptive Open Eligible Impairments. Divisions and flights will be released, once the field size has been determined. 

 

Yardages and Tees: Official yardages will be posted closer to the event. You can view the scorecards for Lookaway Golf Club and Doylestown Country Club under the player's information tab. 

 

Yardage Books: Yardage Books will be given to all participants prior to the practice round.

 

Hotel Information: Hampton Inn Doylestown 

GAP has secured a room block for all players and guest. Address: 1570 Easton Road Warrington, Pa., 10 minutes from Doylestown and Lookaway! *Guest can call directly at (215) 343-8400 and can mention the dates/group name, or use this link that inputs the group code GAP.

Refund Policy: Individuals who have submitted entry for the GAP Adaptive Championship and wish to withdraw for any reason MUST notify Anna Kittelson at akittelson@gapgolf.org. Withdrawals prior to the close of entry will be subjected to a $20 administration fee. Withdrawals after close of entry and more than 30 days before the event can expect a 75% refund. Withdrawals after close of entry and more than 7 days before the event can expect a 50% refund. No refund request will be honored within 7 days of the start of the event except for medical withdrawals or death in your immediate family.

 

Questions: If any questions, please reach out Anna Kittelson, akittelson@gapgolf.org