The 2026 U.S. Adaptive Open Qualifier took place on Thursday, May 7, after rainy weather on Wednesday resulted in postponing the event. Portage Country Club in Akron is one of only eight qualifying sites across the nation for the 5th U.S. Adaptive Open Championship. This year’s Championship will, once again, be held at Woodmont Country Club South Course in Rockville, MD, on July 6-8, 2026.
Despite wet course conditions, Josh Hunke of Canada earned medalist honors and secured his place in the Championship for the second year in a row. Hunke posted a 2-over par finish, narrowly defeating Chris Willis by just one stroke.
This year’s qualifier also featured a Women’s Division for the first time. Kelly Gorman of New York earned the division win and her spot in the Championship after carding an 82, capping off a strong performance.
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2026 U.S. Adaptive Open Qualifier – Akron
Portage Country Club, Akron, Ohio
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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Men’s Division
Qualifier:
1 Josh Hunke, Canada 72
Did Not Qualify:
2 Chris Willis, Canada 73
T3 Jarrett Fultz, Queen Creek, Arizona 76
T3 Zachary Grove, York, Pennsylvania 76
5 Dustin Alcorn, Massillon, Ohio 81
6 Nash Lindberg, Great Bend, Kansas 82
7 Jim Voland, Glenshaw, Pennsylvania 86
8 Scott Caveney, Raleigh, North Carolina 89
9 Mark Hartney, Williamsburg, Virginia 90
10 Matthew Hills, Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania 101
11 James Tabaka, Hermitage, Pennsylvania 103
12 Mike Gegick, Akron, Ohio 105
13 Tom Ferrante, Vienna, Virginia 117
14 Nathan Clepper, Lebanon, Ohio 123
Women’s Division
Qualifier:
1 Kelly Gorman, Delmar, New York 82
Did Not Qualify:
2 Jamie Allen, Kimball, Michigan 100
