PGA of America Renews as Presenting Sponsor of the Adaptive Golf Championship
FRISCO, Texas, and PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – The United States Disabled Golf Association and the PGA of America announced today that the 2025 USDGA Championship will return to PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for the third consecutive year. It will be held May 4-7.
The PGA of America will serve as presenting sponsor of the seventh playing of the adaptive golf championship, which will be played on the Tom Fazio-designed Ryder Course.
Registration for the USDGA Championship is now open and will run through January 20. The Championship will feature 90 players competing in a 54-hole, three-round stroke play event across different divisions. Golfers must have a handicap index of 36.4 or lower and a WR4GD pass in order to register. To register, click here.
The USDGA’s mission is to provide people with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities an opportunity to showcase their ability in a golf championship at a high level.
“The PGA of America is thrilled to support the 2025 USDGA Championship and continue our alliance with the United States Disabled Golf Association,” said PGA of America President Don Rea Jr., PGA Master Professional and Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (Arizona). “This collaboration exemplifies our mutual dedication to making golf a welcoming and accessible sport for everyone, both recreationally and competitively. I am incredibly excited to see the remarkable talent and inspiring stories that will emerge from the Championship this year at PGA Golf Club.”
“Together with our sponsors, we are excited to welcome adaptive golfers from around the globe,” said USDGA Founder Jason Faircloth. “We hope they cherish the experiences this championship has offered over the years.”
In 2024, Chad Pfeifer defended his title in the Men’s Division, winning the USDGA Championship for the third time in the last four years. The 45-year-old Idaho resident shot a final-round 1-under 70 to win by a shot over Albert Bowker. Pfeifer finished atop the leaderboard at 4-over 217.
Ryanne Jackson (21-over, 234) claimed the Women’s Division, her first USDGA women’s title. At the time of her victory, the Seminole, Florida, native held the top two trophies in women’s adaptive golf, as she won the United States Golf Association’s U.S. Adaptive Open in 2023.
Ken Green won the Senior Division, needing two extra holes in a playoff against Eli Villanueva. Green, a five-time PGA Tour winner and West Palm Beach, Florida, resident, made a triple bogey on the 54th hole, forcing the playoff. However, he survived a 50-foot par putt from Villanueva on the first playoff hole by making par on the second playoff hole to take home the title.
For full results of the 2024 USDGA Championship, click here.
The inaugural USDGA Championship was held in 2018 at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, with 48 golfers from eight countries participating.
Known as “The Ultimate Golf Experience,” PGA Golf Club is owned and operated by the PGA of America. The facility features 54 holes of championship golf designed by legends Tom Fazio and Pete Dye. PGA Golf Club also features the best in golf instruction taught by PGA of America Golf Professionals and the PGA Gallery, with memorabilia exhibits that trace the history of the game, all within one spectacular golf destination.
Designed by Tom Fazio, the Ryder Course at PGA Golf Club is named in honor of Samuel Ryder, the namesake and founder of the Ryder Cup. With its majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards, the Ryder Course has a distinctive Carolina-feel. With various hole locations, you could play this course every day and discover a different layout.
For more information, please visit usdgagolf.org
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 31,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, Instagram and Facebook.
About USDGA Championship
To provide athletes with physical, intellectual, or sensory disabilities the opportunity to shine on a championship stage. Whether you’re an amputee, visually impaired, living with cerebral palsy, a wounded veteran, or have other unique challenges – this tournament is for you. Join us in reshaping the narrative and embracing the true spirit of inclusivity – on and off the golf course.
About PGA Golf Club
Owned and operated by the PGA of America, PGA Golf Club, in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is home to 54 holes of Championship Golf designed by legendary architects Tom Fazio and Pete Dye. As the Ultimate Golf Experience, PGA Golf Club features the best in golf instruction taught by PGA of America Golf Professionals, as well as the PGA Gallery, with memorabilia exhibits that trace the history of the game, all within one spectacular golf destination.
Media Contacts
Jason Faircloth, USDGA, Jason@usdgagolf.org
John Bell, USDGA, onelegbell@gmail.com
Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, jdodson@pgahq.com
