Prairie Lakes G.C. Set to Host 2025 Texas Adaptive Golf Championship

The City of Grand Prairie’s acclaimed Prairie Lakes Golf Course will be the host site of the 2025 Texas Adaptive Golf Championship, set to be held Oct. 20-22. 

Bringing the inspirational event to Prairie Lakes was made possible by a new partnership agreement this year between Grand Prairie and the Texas Golf Association (TGA) to provide the resources and facilities necessary to help deliver enhanced adaptive golf programming to individuals of all ages with physical, cognitive, or sensory impairments, whether they are experienced golfers or new to the game. In addition to hosting the championship, the city also made Prairie Lakes available for two complimentary TGA Adaptive Golf Clinics.

“We are hugely thankful to the City of Grand Prairie and Prairie Lakes Golf Course for their keen interest and generous support in elevating adaptive golf programming and for hosting this year’s Texas Adaptive Golf Championship,” said Kelly Kilgo, Managing Director of Outreach/TGA Foundation. “We are delighted to be working together to provide a welcoming stage for showcasing the abilities of these incredible athletes.” 

Ray Cerda, the City of Grand Prairie’s Director of Parks, Arts & Recreation Department, added, “The City of Grand Prairie and Prairie Lakes Golf Course are absolutely thrilled and excited to partner with the Texas Golf Association to host the 2025 Texas Adaptive Golf Championship.

“As someone who has used a wheelchair for over forty years, adaptive and inclusive sports are a cause that is close to my heart and I eagerly look forward to welcoming the caliber of inspiring players who will be competing for this all-inclusive championship. It is an honor for us to be part of this event, and we love seeing the growth and development of adaptive golf. The sense of community and inclusiveness this championship brings is something we deeply cherish.”

Tucked next to Mountain Creek Lake, Prairie Lakes is one of the premier municipal facilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, offering three distinct nine-hole layouts (Red, White, and Blue) designed by Texas Golf Hall of Fame architect Ralph Plummer. The trio of nines, all recently renovated, are highly regarded for their masterful use of natural landforms, strategic diversity, scenic views, and exceptional conditioning. With its flexible course setup, Prairie Lakes is sure to provide an approachable yet challenging test for some of the foremost adaptive golfers from across the nation. 

The Texas Adaptive Golf Championship, a WR4GD-counting event, is open to both male and female professional and amateur golfers who meet the player eligibility and player classification standards established by the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance. The starting field will compete over 36 holes of individual stroke play on the White and Blue Nines at Prairie Lakes, featuring different sport classes across multiple impairment groups.

Following a practice round on Monday, Oct. 20, the championship officially gets underway Tuesday, Oct. 21, with tee times beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Established by the Fort Worth-based Texas Adaptive Golf Association in 2022, the third edition of the Texas Adaptive Golf Championship took place last year over the historic Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, with Issa Nlareb of Cameroon and Bailey Bish of Tucson, Ariz., winning the men’s and women’s overall titles respectively, and Mark Manion of Eugene, Ore., capturing the men’s senior overall. The TGA has been a proud supporter of this important event from the beginning, providing staff members, rules officials, and volunteers to assist with tournament administration.

Building on the success of the last three years, Prairie Lakes is looking forward to taking one of the region’s most inclusive championships to new heights.

“The City of Grand Prairie and Prairie Lakes Golf Course have been tremendous partners in our shared goal of making golf a more accessible and inclusive activity for everyone,” Kilgo said. “They really have gone the extra mile in anticipation of hosting this year’s championship and I’m certain the players are going to thoroughly enjoy the experience.”

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