For Tommy Tangtiphaiboontana, a senior director of championships for the USGA, it’s been a long and challenging path to this watershed day for the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open. For the last four years ...

NEWTON, Kan. — Larry Celano is no stranger to the U.S. Adaptive Open. He played in the first two editions of the championship before winning his qualifier this year to earn his way into the field.