From Northern Ohio Golf Association
Fresh off its support of the United States Golf Association’s inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open Championship in Pinehurst last year, the Northern Ohio Golf Association (NOGA) has partnered with Cleveland Metroparks Golf to start another Adaptive Open, this time in the state of Ohio.
The first-ever Ohio Adaptive Open Championship will be played August 5 – 6, at the Cleveland Metroparks Seneca Golf Course in Broadview Heights. Entry into the Ohio Adaptive Open will be available to all male and female golfers age 18 or older, professional or amateur, who have a physical, vision, or neurological impairment.
The event will offer an individual stroke play format in a variety of divisions, allowing all players to feel the thrill of competition among their peers. The tournament will be conducted using the USGA’s recently established Rules for Golfers with Disabilities.
“Being an active participant as a Rules Official in the 2022 U.S. Adaptive Open in Pinehurst was the single greatest moment in my golf career,” NOGA CEO Robb Schulze said about last year’s national championship. “To be a small part of such a groundbreaking event was humbling.”
“Now in 2023, we at NOGA are thrilled to launch the Ohio Adaptive Open, taking the lead with other golf associations across the country in creating and running these important tournaments,” Schulze continued. “Cleveland Metroparks will be a great partner in hosting the type of championship-level tournament these players deserve.”
To conduct a successful adaptive golf event, NOGA will rely on its experience in operating The Turn, the organization’s charitable arm that helps local individuals with disabilities use golf as a way to improve their daily lives. The staff at The Turn is highly knowledgeable in assisting golfers as they pursue their passion for the game.
Cleveland Metroparks is equally committed to the goal of establishing and growing this new championship event, especially for a segment of players who traditionally have limited competitive golf options.
“We are excited to host the Ohio Adaptive Open in conjunction with the Northern Ohio Golf Association at one of our blossoming Cleveland Metroparks golf courses,” said Joseph Roszak, Chief Operating Officer for Cleveland Metroparks. “The restoration and reconstruction of Seneca Golf Course over the last several years has been highly successful,” Roszak added. “The property has a history of hosting big events, and is again ready to host an important championship.”
Entry information for the 2023 Ohio Adaptive Open is available on the Ohio Adaptive Open registration page.
