3rd Florida Adaptive Open

Championship Format

• 36-holes of individual gross stroke play
• Championship Field Size - 60 players

Eligibility

• WHS GHIN of 36.4 or lower at the time of entry
• WR4GD is required
  • Click here to apply for a pass.
• Eligible Impairments (see also "Impairment Category" section) 
  • Impaired Muscle Power
  • Impaired Passive Range of Movement
  • Limb Deficiency
  • Leg Length Difference
  • Short Stature
  • Hypertonia
  • Ataxia
  • Athetosis
  • Vision Impairment
  • Intellectual Impairment
• The field will be determined immediately following the close of entries to ensure equal opportunity for all divisions.

Entry Fee

• $170 - Includes tee gift, gift certificates, all course fees, range balls, a player's welcome dinner, the practice round, and lunch after both tournament rounds.
• Late entries for qualifiers will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the qualifying field.

Schedule of Events

Monday, December 15th

• 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Florida Adaptive Clinic
• 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM - Tournament registration 
• 1:00 PM - Shotgun Practice Round
• 5:30 PM - Cocktail Reception
• 6:00 PM - Players Welcome Dinner

Tuesday, December 16th

• 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Round one morning tee times off #1 & #10
• Complimentary players' lunch buffet in the main clubhouse

Wednesday, December 17th

• 8:00 AM  - Round two shotgun
• Complimentary players' lunch buffet in the main clubhouse
• Awards Presentation

Field Determination

All exempt players who register will receive immediate entry into the field. All other entries will be placed on a pending list until the entry deadline. Entries will then be accepted equally across all Impairment Categories amongst those who have registered. Secondarily, the FSGA selection process will take WR4GD Rankings, USAGA Rankings and Handicap Index into effect in determining the field.

Championship Practice Rounds

There will be a 1:00 PM practice round shotgun on Monday, December 15th (included in entry fee).

Any additional practice rounds other than the scheduled round on Sunday will be at the player's cost.

Welcome Reception & Players' Dinner

The cocktail reception will begin around 5:30 PM on Sunday following your practice round, with dinner following at approximately 6:00 PM.

Impairment Categories

• Arm Impairment: Players in the Arm Impairment Category have arm, shoulder and some spinal impairments, which may include Impaired Muscle Power, Impaired Passive Range of Movement, and Limb Deficiency.
• Leg Impairment: Players in the Leg Impairment Category have leg, hip, and some spinal impairents, which may include Impaired Muscle Power, Impaired Passive Range of Movement, Limb Deficiency, and Leg Length Difference.
• Multiple Limb Amputee: Players in the Multiple Limb Amputee Category include players with Limb Deficiency in more than one limb.
• Neurological Impairment: Players in the Neurological Impairment Category have Hypertonia, Ataxia, or Athetosis, and/or a neurological indication (including neuromuscular).
• Seated Players: Players in the Seated Player Impairment Category make every stroke from a seated position, because that is the only way they can play based on their impairment. 
• Short Stature: Athletes with Short Stature have a reduced length in the bones of the upper limbs, lower limbs and/or trunk.
• Vision Impairment: Athletes with Vision Impairment have reduced or no vision caused by damage to the eye structure, optical nerves or optical pathways, or visual cortex of the brain.
• Intellectual Impairment: Athletes with Intellectual Impairment have a restriction in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior which affects conceptual, social and practical adaptive skills required for everyday life. 

Caddies & Aides

Caddies and/or aidies are allowed for this event.  Players are to provide their own aide and/or caddie. 

3rd Florida Adaptive Open Clinic

Monday, December 15th, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Innisbrook Resort & Spa - Copperhead Course
36750 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Open to players brand new to the game or more experienced players trying to hone their skills! This clinic is designed to help anyone of any age and ability find the best techniques to play and enjoy golf!

Come enjoy a morning of instruction from adaptive coaches and participants in the 2025 Florida Adaptive Open.  The clinic will take place on the Copperhead practice areas at Innisbrook Resort where players will have the opportunity to utilize stations the practice range, putting green, and short game area.