Dedicated and Motivated describes our next Western Region representative to the 2025 USGA Adaptive Open Championship, and the 2024 NAGA womens overall National Champion, Chris Oviatt from Oregon.
"Hi my name is Chris Oviatt. I've been an avid competitive golfer over 32 years. I was diagnosed with Charcot Marie Tooth disease in 1987. This disease causes both feet to drop as the nerves below the knee do not communicate with the muscles. My hands are also impacted and mostly in both thumbs. I don't play in the cold as my hands just won't work. My mobility has decreased over the past 5 years but luckily I'm pain free. Just need my braces and a cane to get around the course.
I've won about 20 club championships over the years and just won the Arrowhead Ladies invitational with 108 ladies with a 77. I beat my great friend and my Adaptive caddie by 1. I love the game of golf and will always be positive and supportive towards others on and off the course. My favorite is Play well and have fun. I look forward to what the next few years have in store for me. I'm excited to play in the USGA Adaptive Championship in July."
