Who to call
The organizations that run adaptive golf in the United States — programs, tournaments, equipment placement, and the eligibility pass used in ranked competition.
Umbrella body for adaptive golf programs; runs a national tournament series and connects players with member programs by region.
Course-accessibility guidance for facilities and golfers; grants and training.
Tournaments and advocacy for golfers with disabilities.
Places Paramobile standing carts at courses and runs try-out events; maintains a locator.
PGA of America's free adaptive golf program for veterans, delivered through PGA Sections.
Adaptive sports network; many chapters run adaptive golf clinics.
Issues the WR4GD Pass that confirms eligibility for Rule 25 categories in ranked competition, including the U.S. Adaptive Open.
Competition and resources for blind and vision-impaired golfers and their guides.
Tournaments and the First Swing clinics for amputee golfers.
The U.S. Adaptive Open
The USGA's national championship for golfers with disabilities. The 2026 championship is July 6–8 at Woodmont Country Club (South), Rockville, Maryland: 96 players, 54 holes of stroke play, carts permitted for all players and caddies. Entry requires a WR4GD Pass and a Handicap Index of 36.4 or lower; qualifying is 18 holes at eight sites from April 22 to May 26. Competition categories: lower limb impairment, multiple limb amputee, vision impairment, intellectual impairment, coordination impairment, seated players, and short stature — a broader set than Rule 25's four modification categories.
Source: USGA, 2026 U.S. Adaptive Open fast facts.