DISABILITY GOLF’S PREMIER MATCHPLAY EVENT
The Cairns Cup is played bi-annually between Europe and USA. It is totally inclusive and allows for people with varying abilities and disabilities to compete on the highest platform possible.
NEXT EVENT
CHERRY CREEK GOLF CLUB
Detroit, Michigan, USA
27th July – 3rd August 2024
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Our mission is to raise enough funds so that all disabled golfers have the opportunity to be selected regardless of their financial status making this event accessible to all…
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NEXT EVENT DETAILS IN FULL >THE 2024 CAPTAINS
The Carins Cup are breaking with tradition by appointing two female captains to represent USA and Europe in Golf’s premier disability match play event in 2024.
TEAM USA CAPTAIN – KIM MOORE
Kim a PGA teaching professional is head coach of Western Michigan University’s women’s golf team since 2020. She won the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open at the legendary No. 6 Golf Course at Pinehurst, USA. Kim was a USA team winner at The Shire London in 2022.
TEAM EUROPE CAPTAIN – TINEKE LOOGMAN
Tineke in 2006 was European champion and in 2016 received a Royal ribbon for all her work in this branch of golf. She was awarded a Knighthood in The Netherlands and owns Golf Amsteldijk, a 9-hole course in rural Amstelveen. Tineke was Vice Captain at The Shire London.
COMPETITION RULES & FORMAT
The rules have been designed to accommodate all playing abilities, a diverse range of disabilities, equality and include players from different US states and European countries making The Cairns Cup a truly INCLUSIVE competition.
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COMPETITION RULES >
THE CAIRNS CUP SCHEDULE
The Cairns Cup team have devised a 10-year plan for the event hoping to secure the future for many generations giving the opportunity for golfers with disabilities to perform on the best stage possible.
We are also looking at securing long term sponsorship for the event.
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THE CAIRNS CUP 2022 VIDEO
FESTIVAL OF DISABLITY GOLF WEEK GALLERY
WHAT THE PLAYERS SAID
Don’t take our word for it, in their words!
The inaugural Cairns Cup was a historic event, A true display of overcoming challenges through golf while representing our respective nations. The camaraderie displayed by both opponents was absolutely phenomenal. All players rose to the occasion & made their countries proud! We are blessed to continue this event every 2 years for decades to come.
Jonathan Snyder – USA
I’ve played a lot of sport in my time especially golf, though mostly as an able bodied man. I did think that becoming a bilateral below knee amputee would be the end of my particaption in golf but I was wrong. Representing Europe in The Cairns Cup was the very pinnacle of all my sporting life. Thanks for asking me to play, I wouldn’t have missed it for the world!
Nick Dodge – Europe
4 years of planning The Cairns Cup turned into a great success. We had a great display of two teams of mixed disabilities and skill levels coming together enjoying new friendships and having an absolute fantastic adaptive golf festival along with match play golf. It makes my heart happy when we all come together and share smiles at such a great event.
John Bell – USA
THE CAIRNS CUP NEWS
We like to keep organisers, players, volunteers up to date with the latest event and fundraising news, so please keep an eye on our latest blog posts…
Five more players join Team Europe
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CEO Ian Halliwell raises £300 at British Par 3 Championship
The Cairns Cup CEO Ian Halliwell played in the prestigious British Par 3 Championship at Nailcote Hall Nr Birmingham. Ian has been attending the BP3 for over 10 years and[…]
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Rutger Pranger accepts invitation to join Team Europe
My name is Rutger Pranger and I am so honoured to be asked to join team Europe for The Cairns Cup 2024. I live with my wife Joke in the[…]
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