Proudly Helping the CDGA During the Chicago Adaptive Open
Golf has a unique ability to bring people together, create opportunities and challenge players to reach their potential. The Wadsworth Golf Charities Foundation is proud to support organizations and events that help make those opportunities available to more golfers.
One of those events is the Chicago Adaptive Open, presented by the Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA). The 3rd Chicago Adaptive Open was held June 13-14 at Fox Bend Golf Course in Oswego, Illinois, bringing together adaptive golfers from across the country for 36 holes of competitive golf, camaraderie and community.
We are proud to support events that expand access to the game and create environments where golfers of all abilities can compete, connect and enjoy the sport.
A Growing Event for Adaptive Golf
The Chicago Adaptive Open continues to grow, attracting a talented field of adaptive golfers representing a wide range of classifications and abilities.
Jordan Thomas made his Chicago Adaptive Open debut one to remember, capturing the Men’s Overall title with rounds of 70 and 69 to finish three shots ahead of Josh Williams. Thomas went wire-to-wire and secured his fourth consecutive competitive victory.
But his most impactful moment of the weekend came after the final putt.
Thomas met Lukas Woolley, a 7-year-old leg amputee from La Grange Park, Illinois, and gave him the golf ball he used to win the tournament. Woolley received his prosthetic leg through the Jordan Thomas Foundation, an organization Thomas founded after losing both of his legs below the knees in a boating accident.
The moment was a powerful reminder of what adaptive golf represents: opportunity, connection and the ability to inspire the next generation.
Competition and Camaraderie
The weekend also featured impressive performances throughout the field. Kim Moore, a two-time U.S. Adaptive Open champion, claimed the Women’s Overall title with rounds of 78 and 75. Mark Sissom successfully defended his Senior Overall title, winning by nine strokes for his second consecutive championship.
The event also featured the Click-Pearl Cup, a team competition created to help develop team-based opportunities for adaptive golfers. Team Arizona won the competition by one stroke over Team Michigan, with Team Illinois and Team Indiana close behind.
While the competition was strong, the spirit of the event extended well beyond the leaderboard. Thomas described the Chicago Adaptive Open as one of the best adaptive golf tournaments on the calendar and emphasized the sense of family among players on the adaptive golf circuit.
That combination of competition and community is what makes events like the Chicago Adaptive Open so meaningful.
Proud to Support the Game
The Wadsworth Golf Charities Foundation believes golf is at its best when everyone has the opportunity to participate.
Supporting the Chicago Adaptive Open is one way the Foundation can help advance that belief. From competitive opportunities for accomplished players to moments that inspire young golfers just beginning their journey, the event showcases the many ways golf can make an impact.
Wadsworth is proud to support the CDGA and the continued growth of adaptive golf in the Chicago area and beyond. Learn more about the programs we support.