Frequently Asked Questions
No! The 2025 World Pride Open Championship is open to all golfers as long as you maintain a GHIN.
Registration will be open to the public in the Summer of 2024. There are minimum requirements to register including an active GHIN/World Handicap Index and a minimum of five rounds posted.
Yes, but ineligible to win trophies/prizes or to be designated a Champion.
Mens Division
Division A - 0 - 10 Handicap
Division B - 10.1 - 20 Handicap
Division C - 20.1+ Handicap
Womens Division
Division A - 0 - 15 Handicap
Division B - 15+ Handicap
There are prizes/awards for Low Net in each Championship Flight.
Overall 2025 World Pride Open Champion is LOW GROSS.
No. There is a max handicap of 36.4 for men and 40.4 for women.
Mens -
Division A - 6,599 (BLUE)
Division B - 6,226 (WHITE)
Division C - 5,706 (GOLD)
Men who are 60 and over may play 1 tee forward
Womens
Division A - 5,706 (GOLD)
Division B - 5,203 (RED)
Women who are 60 and over may play 1 tee forward
The score card can be downloaded here.
Players will be awarded championship trophies and sponsored product (below the threshold for USGA amateur status).
No.
Getting to East Potomac Golf Links:
Driving: There may be road closures in the area impacting your ability to drive to East Potomac Golf Links. The best way to get to the course will most likely be by avoiding local roads and taking I395 Exit 2 towards USPP/East Potomac Park. Access to the course will always be open, despite what may be advertised. We do offer complimentary parking for golfers at East Potomac Golf Links, and rideshare is always a great option as well.
Public Transportation: Unfortunately, there is no public transportation option to get customers directly to East Potomac Golf Links. The closest Metro stations are:
Smithsonian: Approximately 1.5 miles from East Potomac Golf Links
L'Enfant Plaza: Approximately 1.7 miles from East Potomac Golf Links
There are some ride share scooters and bikes available for rent in the area.
Full refunds are available as long as they are made more than 60 days before the competition. Between 60 and 30 days out there is a refund fee of 50% of your total invoice. Within 30 days there is no refund available.
What about a rainout?
In the event of inclement weather, if the course staff deems the golf course unplayable we will work with the course to provide rain checks, partial refunds, or full refunds depending on the nature of the situation and the course’s policies. If nine holes of golf are completed, no refunds (both partial and full) or rain checks will be provided.