Inaugural U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance Net National Championship
In partnership with Western Amputee Golf Association
April 2026 - Sierra View Country Club – Roseville, California
A huge thank you to each and every one of the athletes for bringing your energy, enthusiasm, and passion to the Inaugural USAGA Net National Championship. Over the course of 3 days, we’ve witnessed the birth of an extraordinary Championship utilizing USAGR Competition standards based on each players CSR (Competitive Score Rating) into 6 different Tiers to level the playing field where every player had a chance to be called a Champion! We found inspiration in the camaraderie on display each other's stories, basked in the joy of what we can achieve together, and hosted a historical competition played on a level playing field!
It was a historic week and the beginning of a unique and special opportunity for a community clinic introducing 20 new adaptive athletes to beincorporated into the game of golf. As I mentioned this was one of the most special events to be a part of in my career. We truly thank you all from the bottom of our heart.
Let’s all take a moment to thank the entire USAGA staff & Western Amputee Golf Association for the great work in putting this historic event together. A special thank you to Tournament Director and Tim Healea for the phenomenal job and attention to detail. His efforts shined through every experience at this year’s inaugural event.
We proudly presented a distinguished service award to Jim & Janet Duncan for their support of adaptive golf and this event!
Congratulations to our NET National Champion Scottie Fehlberg who also just so happened to make a hole in One from 160 on hole 35 for a $30,000 prize!.
Let’s please congratulate our Tier Champions – Tier 1- Mike Madsen, Tier 2- Vince Biser, Tier 3 – Alan Gentry, Tier 4 – Jason Rose, Tier 5 -Chuck Buffum, Tier 6 – Oleska Kravchuk for finishing 1st in their respective tiers. Thank you to all the Competitors, you are ALL Champions by our standards.
We want to thank all our sponsors, Pacific Medical Prosthetics and Orthotics, United States Adaptive Golf Alliance, Western Amputee Golf Association, Folsom Lake Ford, Janco Industries, PGA Superstore, Morton Golf Foundation, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Arcis Golf, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Zephyr Health, Future Ford of Roseville, Bliss Power and Lawn Equipment, Martini Tees, Ossur, Verta-Cat, Gold Country Amputee Support Group, Merrill Lynch, Scott Nutter, Chuck and Betsy Hyder, Scott Berry, Craig Powell, Ping Golf, Alan Shanken, The Duncan Family, Mike Brassil, Dan Stoligrasz for making this event a reality. Thank you to Sierra View Golf Club Staff for the wonderful hospitality.
Thank you, Elevate Golf Academy, for the fantastic clinic and all of the coaches for the dynamite instruction. Thank you to NCGA (Northern California Golf Association) for the rules officials & assistance with clinic. Thank you to the Haggin Oaks Golf Club for providing the adaptive carts for seated players to compete. A HUGE Thank you to the volunteers and members of Sierra View Country Club for making this an unforgettable Inaugural event!
We look forward to seeing each of you at future events this season.
Thank you once again on behalf of the U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance & Western Amputee Golf Association for being the driver of this monumental occasion. Your presence as competitors made all the difference, and we’re so excited that we could create history with you! You should all walk away proud of your accomplishment.
We look forward to having you all back next year for another phenomenal event!
Kind regards,
Jonathan Snyder - USAGA Executive Director
Tim Healea - WAGA President – Tournament Director
