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With a landlocked Midwestern golf course, one could almost assume that it may feature a bit of a prairie feel. But a links-style feel tossed in for good measure? That’s the game that awaits you at Whisper Creek. With a variety of features, Whisper Creek – designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash – is a par-72, 7,103-yard test for golfers of all skill levels. From beginners to scratch golfers, anyone who appreciates a day on the course will come away feeling rewarded by a round at Whisper Creek. Whisper Creek features a blend of manicured bentgrass tees, fairways and greens which wind through strategically-placed character pine and specimen hardwood trees. Rich bluegrass rough, native fescue grasses, protected wetland environments, and magnificent rock formations with cascading waterfalls make Whisper Creek one of the most picturesque Chicagoland golf courses.
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Eligibility & Registration
The NAGA National Adaptive Championships will be a 54-hole stroke play event for both Men and Women with a verifiable USGA handicap. The NAGA Senior Adaptive Championships will be a 36-hole stroke play event for both Men and Women over the age of 50 with a verifiable USGA handicap. Championships will follow The USGA's Rules of Golf for players with Disabilities.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility to play in the NAGA Adaptive Championships is open to all NAGA members, Associate members (Friends and family), and participants competing. Membership dues are included in registration for the NAGA Adaptive Championships. Regular and Life memberships are open to any individual with an amputation at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) or congenital limb deficiency as defined by NAGA bylaws. An Associate membership is a non voting membership that is offered to anyone who wishes to join our group to participate in our annual championships. Associate membership is open and available to anyone who desires to support the National Amputee Golf Association.
Any player participating in the NAGA Adaptive Championships can win the Overall Championship trophy, but in order to compete for the NAGA Championship trophy, the Senior NAGA Championship Trophy or the Women's NAGA Championship trophy the player must be an amputee at a major joint (shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, knee or hip), a player with the total loss of the use of a limb or congenital defect as described in the NAGA bylaws.
Overall Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring player participating in the NAGA Adaptive Championship
NAGA Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring player in the National Adaptive Championship that has total loss of a limb or is an amputee at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) or congenital defect per the bylaws of NAGA.
Senior NAGA Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring player in the Senior Championship that has total loss of a limb or is an amputee at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) or congenital defect per the bylaws of NAGA.
Overall Women’s Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring female player in the National Adaptive Championship.
Women’s NAGA Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring female player in the National Adaptive Championship that has total loss of a limb or is an amputee at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) or congenital defect per the bylaws of NAGA.
Top 10 Lowest Scores (Medalists): lowest 10 scores of a player playing in the National Adaptive Championship regardless of sports class or gender.
Sports Class Champion: Lowest score of each sports class. In the event that there are less than 2 participants in a sports class, that participant will be grouped together with a similar sports classification to be included with others for a sport Class Champion.
Senior Sports Class Champion: Lowest score of each sports class in the Senior Championship. In the event that there are less than 2 participants in a sports class, that participant will be grouped together with a similar sports classification to be included with others for a sport Class Champion.
Women’s Sports Class Champion: Lowest score of each sports class in the Women’s Division of the National Adaptive Championship. In the event that there are less than 2 participants in a sports class, that participant will be grouped together with a similar sports classification to be included with others for a sport Class Champion.
GOLF HANDICAP: Only those who have a current valid golf handicap either from the USGA/RCGA or a locally recognized organization will be considered and must be verified prior to competition play commencing. Please complete the information on your entry form as to your handicap index number, and an e-mail/phone number where it can be verified.
SUBMISSION OF ENTRY: You can submit your entry form and payment online or by mail. You can mail forms and checks to:
Brandon Rowland
7 Barrett Place,
Jackson, TN 38305
All payments must be paid in US Dollars and checks made payable to the National Amputee Golf Championship.
ENTRY DEADLINE: August 1st, 2023.
LATE ENTRIES: Tournament Entry Applications received after the entry deadline of August 1st, 2023 will be accommodated on a first-come-first-serve basis until we have reached a full field per the Whisper Creek golf Club. Late entrants may or may not receive tournament merchandise, and will also be subject to paying a late fee. All entries will be confirmed by e-mail. The committee is working on some exciting ideas and additional information about the tournament will be passed along with your confirmation e-mail. Please be sure your e-mail address is included on the online form or indicated LEGIBLY on the mailed-in entry form.
REFUND POLICY: No full refund of fees will be made after August 1st, 2023. Should a cancellation of entry and request for refund become necessary, a written request including the reason for the request should be e-mailed to Tracy Ramin tracyramin@yahoo.com or Bradley Schubert at bradley.schubert@sbcglobal.net.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility to play in the NAGA Adaptive Championships is open to all NAGA members, Associate members (Friends and family), and participants competing. Membership dues are included in registration for the NAGA Adaptive Championships. Regular and Life memberships are open to any individual with an amputation at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) or congenital limb deficiency as defined by NAGA bylaws. An Associate membership is a non voting membership that is offered to anyone who wishes to join our group to participate in our annual championships. Associate membership is open and available to anyone who desires to support the National Amputee Golf Association.
Any player participating in the NAGA Adaptive Championships can win the Overall Championship trophy, but in order to compete for the NAGA Championship trophy, the Senior NAGA Championship Trophy or the Women's NAGA Championship trophy the player must be an amputee at a major joint (shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, knee or hip), a player with the total loss of the use of a limb or congenital defect as described in the NAGA bylaws.
Overall Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring player participating in the NAGA Adaptive Championship
NAGA Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring player in the National Adaptive Championship that has total loss of a limb or is an amputee at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) or congenital defect per the bylaws of NAGA.
Senior NAGA Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring player in the Senior Championship that has total loss of a limb or is an amputee at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) or congenital defect per the bylaws of NAGA.
Overall Women’s Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring female player in the National Adaptive Championship.
Women’s NAGA Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring female player in the National Adaptive Championship that has total loss of a limb or is an amputee at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) or congenital defect per the bylaws of NAGA.
Top 10 Lowest Scores (Medalists): lowest 10 scores of a player playing in the National Adaptive Championship regardless of sports class or gender.
Sports Class Champion: Lowest score of each sports class. In the event that there are less than 2 participants in a sports class, that participant will be grouped together with a similar sports classification to be included with others for a sport Class Champion.
Senior Sports Class Champion: Lowest score of each sports class in the Senior Championship. In the event that there are less than 2 participants in a sports class, that participant will be grouped together with a similar sports classification to be included with others for a sport Class Champion.
Women’s Sports Class Champion: Lowest score of each sports class in the Women’s Division of the National Adaptive Championship. In the event that there are less than 2 participants in a sports class, that participant will be grouped together with a similar sports classification to be included with others for a sport Class Champion.
GOLF HANDICAP: Only those who have a current valid golf handicap either from the USGA/RCGA or a locally recognized organization will be considered and must be verified prior to competition play commencing. Please complete the information on your entry form as to your handicap index number, and an e-mail/phone number where it can be verified.
SUBMISSION OF ENTRY: You can submit your entry form and payment online or by mail. You can mail forms and checks to:
Brandon Rowland
7 Barrett Place,
Jackson, TN 38305
All payments must be paid in US Dollars and checks made payable to the National Amputee Golf Championship.
ENTRY DEADLINE: August 1st, 2023.
LATE ENTRIES: Tournament Entry Applications received after the entry deadline of August 1st, 2023 will be accommodated on a first-come-first-serve basis until we have reached a full field per the Whisper Creek golf Club. Late entrants may or may not receive tournament merchandise, and will also be subject to paying a late fee. All entries will be confirmed by e-mail. The committee is working on some exciting ideas and additional information about the tournament will be passed along with your confirmation e-mail. Please be sure your e-mail address is included on the online form or indicated LEGIBLY on the mailed-in entry form.
REFUND POLICY: No full refund of fees will be made after August 1st, 2023. Should a cancellation of entry and request for refund become necessary, a written request including the reason for the request should be e-mailed to Tracy Ramin tracyramin@yahoo.com or Bradley Schubert at bradley.schubert@sbcglobal.net.
Championships & Divisions
Note to all participants: If you wish to compete for the overall NAGA Championship you MUST play all three days, scoring from the NAGA Championship Tees for 54 holes. Seniors (50-59), Super Seniors (60-69), and Super-Super Seniors (70+) will play from the signified Senior Tees. The Senior Championship will be a 36-hole tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday. Be sure to complete the Entry Form that you will be playing in the Senior Championship ONLY. A player who is over 50 wants to compete for the Overall Championship MUST COMPLETE THE OPEN DIVISION and PLAY from the Championship Tees and score 54 holes.
In the event of a tie for any of the Championships (Men/Womens/Seniors) there will be a sudden death playoff beginning on hole #18. All other ties will use a scorecard-playoff process in accordance with the USGA guidelines.
Other Course & Tournament Details
DRESS CODE: “Proper golf attire is required on all the courses. For men, proper golf attire consists of a polo-style shirt with collar, turtleneck or mock turtleneck shirt, and slacks or Bermuda-length shorts. For women, proper golf attire consists of polo-style shirt with collar or other suitable shirt or blouse with or without a collar, and slacks, skirt or Bermuda-length shorts. Golf shoes with metal spike alternatives are required; however soft-soled shoes and tennis shoes are acceptable.”
PRACTICE ROUNDS: Practice rounds can be booked by registered players to play up to 14 days in advance of the tournament by calling the Whisper Creek Golf Club clubhouse at (847) 515-7682 or clicking the Book a Tee Time here or on the Whisper Creek Website. We are being offered the residential weekend rates for practice rounds. The rates are $62 before 11am, $55 between 11am and 2pm and $35 after 2 pm. Please notify the clubhouse that you are with the National Amputee Golf Association when you book your practice round to get these special rates. Rounds will be booked based on availability.
PRACTICE FACILITIES: Pre-round range balls, daily, are included in the competition fee.
PACE OF PLAY: Whisper Creek Golf Club is committed to maintaining a reasonable pace of play. Should your play not meet our pace of play requirements appropriate action will be taken (A 4 1⁄2 hour pace is acceptable, 15 minutes per hole). Participants should arrive at least 45 minutes prior to play commencing to allow for sufficient time to warm-up on the range, then to be in their golf carts 20 minutes prior to hear the tournament announcements. Carts shall leave the staging area headed out onto the course 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.” ***In the event of not meeting pace of play requirements, the participant(s) slowing play may receive penalty strokes.***
SPECTATOR GOLF CARTS: Golf carts will be available for spectators on availability ONLY. Depending on participation level there is a possibility that there will not be any carts available and will be on a first come first serve basis. Carts can be rented at the Whisper Creek Clubhouse for a daily fee.
PRACTICE ROUNDS: Practice rounds can be booked by registered players to play up to 14 days in advance of the tournament by calling the Whisper Creek Golf Club clubhouse at (847) 515-7682 or clicking the Book a Tee Time here or on the Whisper Creek Website. We are being offered the residential weekend rates for practice rounds. The rates are $62 before 11am, $55 between 11am and 2pm and $35 after 2 pm. Please notify the clubhouse that you are with the National Amputee Golf Association when you book your practice round to get these special rates. Rounds will be booked based on availability.
PRACTICE FACILITIES: Pre-round range balls, daily, are included in the competition fee.
PACE OF PLAY: Whisper Creek Golf Club is committed to maintaining a reasonable pace of play. Should your play not meet our pace of play requirements appropriate action will be taken (A 4 1⁄2 hour pace is acceptable, 15 minutes per hole). Participants should arrive at least 45 minutes prior to play commencing to allow for sufficient time to warm-up on the range, then to be in their golf carts 20 minutes prior to hear the tournament announcements. Carts shall leave the staging area headed out onto the course 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.” ***In the event of not meeting pace of play requirements, the participant(s) slowing play may receive penalty strokes.***
SPECTATOR GOLF CARTS: Golf carts will be available for spectators on availability ONLY. Depending on participation level there is a possibility that there will not be any carts available and will be on a first come first serve basis. Carts can be rented at the Whisper Creek Clubhouse for a daily fee.
