The U.S. Golf Association is adding a 15th national championship.
The USGA announced Friday that the U.S. Adaptive Open Championship, a new championship that will showcase the world's best golfers with disabilities, will debut next year in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The inaugural championship will be contested July 18-20 on Pinehurst Resort's No. 6 course, which will also host the 2023 edition.
The announcement follows a 2017 pledge by the USGA to establish this championship for the adaptive golf community.
“Since 1895, our championships have provided the world’s best players with an opportunity to showcase their skills on a global stage, compete for a national championship and achieve their dreams,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA senior managing director, championships.