SCGA CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 

INAUGURAL SCGA ADAPTIVE CHAMPIONSHIP, PRESENTED BY CALLAWAY GOLF:

Goose Creek GC, Jurupa Valley

May 21-22, 2025

goosecreekgc.com

 

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CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT:

  • 36 holes; stroke play.
  • 64 players comprised of various categories will compete in the championship.
  • Entrants will compete amongst their gender within their impairment sport class category.
  • An overall low net scorer for both males and females will be recognized.

 

Wednesday, May 21: Round 1 (18 holes)

Thursday, May 22: Round 2 (18 holes)

 

ELIGIBILITY: This championship is open to all male and female players of all ages from within the USAGA Player Classifications  (see below) as established. Players must have a WR4GD Pass (World Ranking for Golfers with Disability).  Amateur players must have a Handicap Index of 36.4 or less, professional players do not need a Handicap Index.  Entries will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

 

PLAYER CLASSIFICATION BY DISABILITY TYPE:  A total of fifteen player classifications by disability type (Sport Class) will be offered for this championship. Sport Classes are subject to being combined within their impairment category with less than two participants.

  • Lower limb impairments
    • Sport Class G1: Impairment affecting one leg, for example, an amputation above the knee. (Amputation above the knee, a prosthesis may be used)
    • Sport Class G2: Impairment in the lower parts of one leg, but with less impact on golfing. (Amputation above the ankle, loss of muscle control in one leg, or leg length difference)
    • Sport Class G3: Impairment in both legs. Each limb must qualify independently under IPC standards of disability in the classification. (Double Amputation, muscle weakness in both legs)
  • Arm Impairments
    • Sport Class G4: Impairment affecting one arm and either 1) do not use any golf aide or adaptive device to connect to the club, or 2) do not intentionally use the impaired arm when making a stroke at the ball.  All players must only use one arm without aid from an artificial appliance, prosthetic, or part of the impaired arm – one point of contact on the club. (Limb deficiency, impaired passive range of motion, impaired muscle power related to the arm)
    • Sport Class G5: Impairment affecting one arm and either 1) use a golf aide or adaptive device to connect to the club, or 2) use the impaired arm at any time when making a stroke at the ball. Players can have two points of contact on the club when making a stroke. (Limb deficiency, impaired passive range of motion, impaired muscle power related to the arm)
    • Sport Class G6: Impairments affecting both arms that prohibit them from full use of the golf club. The use of an adaptive golf tool may be required.  Each limb must qualify independently under IPC standards of disability in the classification. (Missing hand, or cannot grip the club properly)
  • Combined Arm and Leg Impairments
    • Sport Class G7: Impairments affecting one arm and one leg, some may have coordination challenges in all extremities. Each limb must qualify independently under IPC standards of disability in the classification.
    • Sport Class G8: Players with Neurological Conditions and Coordination Impairments. Abnormal increase in muscle tension and reduced ability of a muscle to stretch, lack of coordination of muscle movements, unbalanced, involuntary movements, and difficulty maintaining symmetrical posture due to a neurological condition. (Cerebral palsy, brain injury, multiple sclerosis)
  • Seated Golfer – All seated players that have an impairment affecting their body requiring them to play every stroke of all rounds strapped and intentionally attached to a mobility device. This category is for individuals who cannot stand, players who choose to play seated, but are physically capable of standing, will be assigned to a different Sport Class.
    • Sport Class G9: Players with impaired trunk control, no consistent static sitting balance, and no independent standing balance. These players cannot sit without falling and require external support to maintain a seated position.
    • Sport Class G10: Players with active trunk control and dynamic sitting balance, but no independent standing balance. These players can sit without external support but are unable to stand.
  • Visual Impairments – To ensure safety, all players in G11 & G12 must use an aide or caddie, players in G13 may use an aide caddie, but are not required to.
    • Sport Class G11: These players have very low visual acuity and/or no light perception.
    • Sport Class G12: These players have higher visual acuity the Sport Class G11 and a visual acuity higher than 20/600 with some light perception.
    • Sport Class G13: These players have the least severe visual impairment eligible for Paralympic sport. They have the highest visual acuity and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees radius.
  • Short in Stature
    • Sport Class G14: Players are short in stature.
  • Intellectual Disabilities
    • Sport Class G15: Players with an intellectual disability have certain limitations in cognitive functioning and skills, including communication, social, and self-care skills.  Level 5 Special Olympics North America Athletes. (Downs Syndrome or Autism)

 

WR4GD PASS: To be eligible for this championship, players must have a valid WR4GD Pass. For more information on a WR4GD Pass, please go to: edgagolf.com/online/pass. If you have been assessed for and/or received a WR4GD Pass, but don’t know your WR4GD Pass number, please go to edgagolf.com/online/players. For questions regarding a WR4GD Pass, contact applications@edgagolf.com.

 

SOLORIDERS AND/OR PARAMOBILES INFORMATION: Due to liability issues, the SCGA will not provide SoloRiders and/or Paramobiles for this championship. Players will be solely responsible for the transportation of their own cart for the duration of the tournament. Please contact champs@scga.org if you need assistance in securing a mobility device. 

Goose Creek GC can accommodate the storing and charging of participants’ mobility devices overnight. Please contact champs@scga.org before the event to develop a plan.  All adaptive equipment should be in a condition that will not damage any part of the golf course.

Resources on mobility device availability: solorider.com & standupandplayfoundation.org

 

REGISTRATION OPENS: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 8 am PST

 

REGISTRATION CLOSES: Sunday, May 4, 2025

 

INFORMATION & PAIRINGS: Complete tournament details, including information about practice rounds, pairings, starting times, and yardages played, will be emailed, and posted on scga.org after entries close.

 

PLAYER ENTRY FEE:  $225

 

LATE ENTRIES: The SCGA accepts late entries, assuming space is still available at the given event. Late entries will be subject to an additional $20 fee and can only be processed over the phone or through email.  

 

REFUND POLICY: Requests for refunds before the entry closing date will be honored less a $20 administrative fee. Requests received after the entry closing date and 48 hours before the event will be honored less 50% of the entry fee. No refunds will be honored within 48 hours of the event. 

 

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