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2022 USAO Champions
2ND U.S. ADAPTIVE OPEN SET TO WELCOME A GLOBAL

FIELD TO PINEHURST IN JULY

11 countries and 28 states will be represented in a field with an age

range from 15 to 75

제2회 미국 어댑티브 오픈, 7월에 파인 허스트에서 개최

11개 국가와 28개 주를 대표해 참가하는 15세부터 75세 선수

IBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 23, 2023) – The field for “We were inspired by the level of interest and support
Lthe 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open – a national championship that we received from the golf community for last year’s
that showcases the world’s best golfers with disabilities on Inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open,” said John Bodenhamer, chief
Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 6 from July championships officer for the USGA. “We are thrilled to
10-12 – has been set, the USGA announced today. return to Pinehurst to celebrate and witness the passion of
these athletes who are seeking the opportunity to compete
The USGA received 285 entries for the 2023 U.S. Adaptive for a national championship.”
Open, and the 96-player final field includes competitors from A player’s Handicap Index® was the primary factor in
28 states and 11 countries. The championship’s youngest determining the field, with the USGA reserving at least
competitor is 15-year-old Russell Aide from Canada, and five male player spots and two female player spots per
Linda Port, of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., is the championship's impairment category.
oldest player at 75 years old. Of the 96 players in the field, 66
played last year, and 30 will be making their championship Kim Moore, 42, of Battle Creek, Mich., and Simon Lee, 25,
debut. of the Republic of Korea, both return to this year's U.S.
Adaptive Open to defend their titles. Moore, who was born

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