Famed for its unique 6x par 3s, 6x par 4s, and 6x par 5s configuration, and iconic features such as the island green par-3 opening hole and the S-shaped 18th green.

The Shire London has long held a reputation for both quality and difficulty. Now, with the introduction of the Combo Card, players will have the chance to enjoy the layout in a more forgiving, diverse, and enjoyable way without losing the course’s core character.

The Combo Tee layout creatively blends tee positions from across the existing setup, including a mix of the Ruby tees (forward) and Emerald tees (championship tees ) allowing players to tackle each hole in a new way.

EXCITING FINISH

One of the most exciting changes is the reimagined 18th hole: traditionally a par-4, it will now play as a risk-and-reward par-5 from the Emerald tees, tempting longer hitters to go for the green in two, while still offering a safe lay-up route in front of the signature “S” lake.

“Golf is supposed to be fun and enjoyable,” said Tony Menai-Davis, Managing Director of The Shire London. “Over the years, we know the course’s difficulty may have put some golfers off.

With the Combo Card, we’re offering a more accessible and scoreable version of The Shire London, one that still honours Seve’s genius but opens the experience up to more people.”

The launch of the Combo Card coincides with The Shire London’s 18th birthday, marking a new chapter for the much-celebrated course.

Available to both members and visitors, the new layout reaffirms The Shire’s commitment to making championship level golf more inclusive and enjoyable for players of all skill levels.

For further information visit The Shire

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A team of 12 amateur golfers will be playing 18 rounds of golf across 5 countries in just 6 days this June, all with the ambitious aim of raising £80,000 to purchase 3 new Paragolfer all-terrain wheelchairs.

This new project builds on the success of Project 24, which raised enough money to purchase 2 Paragolfers which are in use at Walmley Golf Club and Roehampton Club in England.

The ambition is to place the 3 new machines in parts of the UK where there is currently no local access to these specialist vehicles, which enable people with disabilities to play golf.

Demand for these machines has grown significantly in the past few years as awareness of the positive impact the Paragolfer can have on physical and mental health.

“When we started campaigning and fundraising to make golf using the Paragolfer more accessible for people with mobility issues there were none available for public use” explains founder of The Golf Trust Cae Menai-Davis.

“6 years later, there are now 10 Paragolfers publicly available to use and free to access, but we still need more.  We want the industry and golfers to get behind us so that we can show what happens when we all go the extra mile.”

The team will set off from the home of The Golf Trust, The Shire London on June 16th and finish their journey at the home of Golf, St Andrews 6 days later.

Along the way, the team will play different types of golf courses highlighting the accessibility and affordability of golf.

They will also be meeting local people and communities along the way who have experienced the positive impact of golf and sharing their stories through social media and a documentary.

Fundraising is already underway with a fabulous crowdfunder where donations can be made to win prizes including amazing golf experiences and the hottest golf tickets:  https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-golf-trust—going-the-extra-mile

There are several sponsorship opportunities available to businesses looking to support the campaign whose social footprint in 2024 exceeded 21 million views across all platforms.

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Who is Kris Aves?

Kris Aves – who was the Policeman paralysed in the Westminster Bridge Terrorist attack in 2017 – hosted the event which was attended by over 80 golfers, who were all keen to support Kris and his fellow teammates as they look to playing the next Cairns Cup disability match play tournament in Michigan in August 2024.

After the golf on the day, four previous Cairns Cup players took part in a Q&A followed by a Live Auction hosted by Kris. The players talked about their expectations before last year’s inaugural event and their excitement about travelling to Cherry Creek Golf Club in Detroit next August.

They also went on to explain how ‘fatigue’ and ‘preparation’ play a huge part in the ability to play (Disability/Adaptive) golf frequently and how a recovery plays a big part in their golfing lives. The event was sponsored by Lime Solicitors, Purpose Media & MC2 Marketing.

About The Cairns Cup

The Cairns Cup is a unique INCLUSIVE competition, open to all playing standards (not just elite players) and each team must field a minimum of six disabilities that herald from six or more countries or states’ respectively. The Cairns Cup team encourages all disabilities and welcomes golfers up to 36 handicap indexes, does not discriminate against age and the teams are made up of both women and men. The 2022 event was sponsored by Amazon AWS and the team are currently talking to more sponsors about coming on board for next year’s tournament.

Details of the event, players entry forms and player entry criteria for The Cairns Cup 2024 can be found at www.thecairnscup.com

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A great day of golf and hospitality is promised at the popular north London club, which boasts the only Seve Ballesteros designed course in the UK, with Liverpool legend Graeme Souness and other celebrities in the starting line up, all raising money for the Red Eagle Foundation children’s charity, which helps disabled, disadvantaged and seriously ill children in the South-East.

Known for his forthright views as a pundit on Sky and talkSPORT, as well as his successful time as both a manager and player with Liverpool, Newcastle and Rangers, Souness will be taking part in a special Q&A session after golf where he will talk about his career on and off the field and answer questions from guests.

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The inaugural Cairns Cup is scheduled to take place from May 11-13, with fourball, foursomes and singles matches being played on consecutive days.

The tournament will be part of week-long Disability Golf Festival, with a Charity Am-Am event taking place on May 9 and a Disability & Inclusivity Open Day on May 10.

The organisers of the event are aiming to raise awareness of disability golf and provide a platform to raise funds to promote golf as a sport for all. Each team will bring a squad of 16 players, although only 12 will play on any given day. Each team will have players with at least six different disabilities and WHS handicaps ranging from scratch to 54, making the event truly inclusive and available to all golfers who have a disability.

The European team will contain disabled golfers from England, Wales, Germany, Holland and Portugal, the US team features players from North Carolina, Florida, Oregon, Alabama, Georgia, Michigan and Indiana.

Among those competing on the European team is 43-year-old former soldier Mike Browne, who had his left leg amputated below the knee after a motorcycle accident in 2011. Mike, who is attached to Long Sutton Golf Club in Somerset, got his handicap down from 28 to four in just 18 months after taking up the game in 2014 and turned professional last year. He has won national disabled championships in France, the Czech Republic and South African and has competed on the Gecko Mini-Tour in Spain, as well as European Disabled Golfers Association events.

“I’d always thought golf was a sport for posh old men, but it draws people in from all walks of life,” said Mike. “It’s played a massive part in my rehabilitation and might even have saved my life. I have met so many amazing people and had so many fantastic experiences which I would not have enjoyed if I still had two legs. I’m really looking forward to playing in the Cairns Cup and shining a light on the fact that disability does not have to stop you from leading a full and active life.”

The Cairns Cup will be a biannual event, with future matches set to be held in Michigan in 2024, Celtic Manor in 2026, Florida in 2028 and San Roque, Spain in 2030.

Golf News is proud to a be the media partner for the event, while several other brands have added their support, including Great Days Golf, The Social Golfer, The Samuel Ryder Family, along with many other non-golfing companies.

Any businesses wishing to lend their support or to get involved should contact Ian Mullins on 07961 198966 or email thecairnscup@gmail.com.

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