BOURBON, MO – Imperial, the #1 headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities for eight consecutive years as ranked by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM), and the top headwear brand in the combined on- and off-course retail golf channels according to Golf Datatech, proudly announced its support of the adaptive golf community as the Official Headwear and T-Shirt Provider of the 2025 CDGA Adaptive Open.
Held June 21-22 at Fox Bend Golf Course in Oswego, Ill., the second annual Chicago Adaptive Open brought together elite golfers with physical and intellectual disabilities to compete in a 36-hole championship for a purse of $15,000. Among the field’s inspiring performances, Ford Martin (Nashville, Tenn. / Neurological & Coordination Impairment) emerged victorious, claiming the overall title in a thrilling sudden-death playoff.
“The CDGA is proud to be a part of the growing adaptive golf movement,” said CDGA Senior Managing Director of Business Development, Mike Gilligan. “We were excited to welcome the adaptive golf community back to Chicago, and grateful for partners like Imperial who share in our mission to make golf more inclusive.”
As part of its sponsorship, Imperial provided premium headwear and t-shirts to all event participants. This contribution reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to supporting inclusive and accessible golf experiences, helping elevate the competitive environment while celebrating the spirit of the game.
“Imperial is proud to support the CDGA Adaptive Open and help champion a game that’s inclusive, competitive, and inspiring. We believe in creating opportunities for all golfers to play, compete, and thrive,” said Jerry Biag, Director of Marketing at Imperial.
Imperial’s support of the CDGA Adaptive Open continues its legacy of championing both the heritage and evolution of the game, embracing events that highlight perseverance, performance, and the power of community through golf.
For more information, visit the 2025 Chicago Adaptive Open.
About Imperial
Imperial is a consumer apparel brand founded in 1916 with design, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities. Imperial sells its products into several markets, including the direct-to-consumer (DTC), golf, corporate, and supply chain channels. Customers include the
U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Open Championship, Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, and Solheim Cup. Imperial also has manufacturing and licensing relationships with Nike, Peter Millar, Tommy Hilfiger, Vans, adidas and many other global brands.
Imperial products can be found at all Top 100 and over 75% of the Top 400 golf courses in the United States and has been voted the #1 headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities for eight consecutive years by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) and reported as the “#1 headwear brand in the combined on and off course retail golf channels” by Golf Datatech.
Imperial is also proud to fund the Imperial Foundation, a separate philanthropic organization committed to the growth and vitality of sports, especially the game of golf and those who support it, as well as the overall health and well-being of the people in the communities Imperial serves.
For further information please visit Imperial1916.com. Follow Imperial on Instagram at @ImperialHats.
About Chicago District Golf Association
The Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA) is authorized by the United States Golf Association (USGA) as the governing body for amateur golf in our region. The CDGA is a membership organization consisting of more than 112,000 individual golfers and 400 clubs in Illinois and parts of Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. Golfers receive member offers, a Handicap Index® from the USGA® and competitive playing opportunities, while clubs receive Course Rating™ and Slope Rating™ measuring services, turfgrass diagnostics and educational seminars. The CDGA also creates opportunities for everyone to experience the benefits of the game through adaptive, therapeutic and youth Sunshine Programs, with an emphasis on serving disabled and veteran communities.
Media Contact: Martha Hudson, mhudson@imperial1916.com B2B Marketing Specialist – Golf
