SAVE THE DATE: 2025 PING US Disabled Golf Championships (USDGA)
May 4 - May 7
Date & Location:
The USA Disabled Golf Association (USDGA) has announced their 2025 Championship dates are set for May 4-7, 2025.
The USA Disabled Golf Association (USDGA) has announced their 2025 Championship dates are set for May 4-7, 2025.
Eligibility Requirements:
Requirements to enter include a WHS Handicap Index of 36. 4 or lower and Athletes Without Limits Virtus II1 International Eligibility confirmed in order to obtain a WR4GD World Ranking Pass.
Requirements to enter include a WHS Handicap Index of 36. 4 or lower and Athletes Without Limits Virtus II1 International Eligibility confirmed in order to obtain a WR4GD World Ranking Pass.
Note this event follows Paralympic classification so is only open to those with Intellectual Disability, Down syndrome or Autism who have an IQ of 75 or lower and significant limitations in Adaptive behavior.
*Athletes with ‘high functioning’ Autism (Virtus II-3 Autism without ID) are not eligible since their IQ is higher than 75. We encourage you to reach out so we can share other emerging opportunities for this group.
To learn more and apply for eligibility visit our Golf page for “Three Steps to Become Eligible to Compete as a WR4GD World Ranked Player with Intellectual Impairment”
Registration Timeline for New Players with Intellectual Impairment:
The registration deadline for this annual event varies but typically closes mid to late January.
For the 2025 event the deadline is January 20, 2025*
*New players with intellectual impairment should apply to Athletes Without Limits as early as possible (at least 8 weeks prior to registration deadline) to confirm International level Virtus II1 eligibility in time to get your WR4GD Pass for the event.
Changes in 2024:
In 2024 USDGA noted that self-classification is no longer be an option for the 2024 event and events going forward. All athletes must have their WR4GD pass to prior to entering.
Please see our GOLF page for “Three Steps to Become Eligible to Complete as a WR4GD World Ranked Player with Intellectual Impairment.“
Other Events:
Players interested in this event may also be interested in:
2025 U.S. Adaptive Open hosted by the U.S. Golf Association (USGA).
2025 U.S. Adaptive Open hosted by the U.S. Golf Association (USGA).
