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U.S. Adaptive Open 2026: Moore, Popert repeat as champions at Woodmont

  
Published July 8, 2026 03:44 PM
2026 U.S. Adaptive Open Highlights, Final Round
July 8, 2026 04:43 PM
Watch the best moments from the final round of the 2026 U.S. Adaptive Open at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland.

Kipp Popert has made history at the 2026 U.S. Adaptive Open.

With a 63 during his final round at Woodmont Country Club on Wednesday, the 28-year-old Englishman became the first male in USGA history to win the same championship four years in a row.

South Korea’s Simon Seungmin Lee came in second place, finishing six shots off Popert’s lead.

“Last night I was thinking about having four and making the history books and I really wanted it — I’m really pleased with how I played,” said Popert in his winning speech.

He gave a special shoutout to his friend and third-place finisher Max Togisala, who finished with fellow American Justin Carlock at 9 under par on the tournament. Ireland’s Brendan Lawlor finished in solo fifth at 7 under in the overall championship and brought home a medal in the short stature category.

“There were some exceptional scores ... [Max] deserves a lot of recognition and a lot of praise,” he said of Togisala, who plays in the seated players category.

Moments after Popert’s celebration, Kim Moore joined him on the 18th green to make history of her own.

The 45-year-old Indiana native nailed her par putt to become the first three-time female Adaptive Open winner. Moore, who is also the event’s first back-to-back champion after winning at Woodmont in 2025 like Popert, cruised to the winner’s circle with six-shot victory over runner-ups Bailey Bish and Sunyoung Kim.

“Just stepping foot on this property is amazing,” said Moore, who thanked everyone from the grounds crew to the USGA staff in her winner’s speech. “We’re sad we have to leave but hopefully we’ll have an opportunity to come back again.”
Kim Moore sinks par putt on 18th at Woodmont, wins third U.S. Adaptive Open title
Kim Moore won her third title at the U.S. Adaptive Open on Wednesday at Woodmont Country Club. Watch the 45-year-old Moore's winning par putt on the 18th hole.

Americans Cassie Sengul and Amanda Cunha rounded out the top five, respectively.

“We’ve already seen a record number of women playing but I would say that it’s just about getting out there and trying your hardest,” said Moore about inspiring more women to participate at future U.S. Adaptive Opens. “You’ve got to start somewhere and hopefully in a few years they’ll be standing where I am right now.”