Evan Mathias places 20th in U.S. Adaptive Open golf tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Evan Mathias, a double amputee, competed in the U.S. Adaptive Open held from July 6-8 in Rockville, Maryland. He finished 20th overall with a total score of 227 over three days, ranking second in the men's Multiple Limb Amputee category. Mathias has participated in this event four times and aims to inspire his daughter by demonstrating that ambition knows no limits. At 30, he remains active in adaptive golf, emphasizing competition and resilience despite challenges associated with his prosthetics.
- •Evan Mathias is a double amputee who uses prosthetic legs.
- •He competed in the U.S. Adaptive Open from July 6-8, 2026.
- •Mathias placed 20th and ranked second in his category.
- •He aims to inspire his daughter with his competitive spirit.
- •Mathias continues to participate in adaptive golf events across the country.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — This double amputee has found power in adaptive golf
"Double amputee Evan Mathias competes in the U.S. Adaptive Open to show his daughter that ambition has no limits.
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