GAP Adaptive represented at 4th U.S. Adaptive Open

Four GAP Adaptive representatives in U.S. Adaptive Open field

The 2025 U.S. Adaptive Open heads to Woodmont Country Club (South Course) in Rockville, Md. July 7-9. The event, now in its fourth edition, is open to both local and international Adaptive Golfers. There are four representatives from GAP Adaptive in the field.

| U.S. Adaptive Open portal |

Andrew Austen, Radnor, Pa.

• First appearance
• Category: Upper Limb Impairment
• Uses an attached prosthetic device to grip the club
• Austen was highlighted in the Spring 2023 Issue of GAP Magazine as part of the Issue’s Adaptive Golf Cover story

Brandon Canesi, Northfield, N.J.

• Fourth appearance (2024, 2023, 2022)
• Category: Multiple Limb Amputee
• Employs a unique paddle-style club that tucks under his arms to swing

Tyler Cashman, Oldwick, N.J.

• Third appearance (2024, 2023)
• Category: Vision Impairment
• Leans heavily on his caddie for setup and shot selection
• Tyler served as GAP’s 2024 Adaptive Golf intern

David de Garavilla, Telford, Pa.

• Second appearance (2024)
• Category: Lower Limb Impairment
• Uses a lower-leg prosthetic during play

Don’t forget to tune into the Final round of the championship live on Golf Channel. Interested in watching in person? Admission is free and power scooters are available for spectators requiring mobility assistance. Message GAP Manager of Adaptive Golf Anna Kittelson ahead of your trip at akittelson@gapgolf.org to connect at the Championship. Kittelson, GAP Adaptive Intern Jenna Bluni and other GAP Staff will be in attendance.

GAP Adaptive

In 2024, GAP (Golf Association of Philadelphia) launched GAP Adaptive to continue its mission of promoting, preserving and protecting the game of golf for all. GAP’s Adaptive Golf committee opened the season with its first program titled No Limit Clinics, a season-long series of instructional Adaptive Golf events taking place at various GAP Member Clubs. The GAP Adaptive season culminates with the GAP Adaptive Championship, a WR4GD-counting event. The field consists of local and international Adaptive Golfers.