Women’s Division Western Michigan University Head Women’s Golf Coach, Kim Moore won the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Women’s Open at Pinehurst last month. Moore was born with a clubbed left foot and spina bifida, but that did not prevent her from playing collegiate golf for the University of Indianapolis. She took a four-shot lead into the third and final round but stretched her lead to eight shots. “I knew if I just kept making pars, it would be tough to catch me, because birdies were hard to get out there. It’s humbling to be a part of golf history.” Moore posted rounds of 76-80-76 on Pinehurst No. 6 for the victory over Ryanne Jackson, from St. Petersburg, Florida. Moore said, “I just think what has been seen this week around the world, around the country, is going to elevate the amputee community, the adaptive community and it’s pretty cool to see.” Moore has been at Western Michigan since 2020 after spending seven years at Saint Mary’s College, where WesternMichigan’s Kim MooreWins Inaugural U.S. AdaptiveWomen’s Open “A Disability is Not an Inability.” the Belles earned trips to the NCAA Division III Championships, in 2017 and again in 2018. Back 9 Report talked with Kim Moore about her historic win and coaching golf at Western Michigan. Mou – insert black rectangle for video Moore coached one All-American, two AllRegion selections and 14 First Team All-MIAA selections during her time at Saint Mary’s. Three of her student-athletes also went on to win the league MV, plus her players have accumulated 14 Academic All-Americans awards. Michigan Golf Journal
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