Often dubbed “Disability Golf’s Premier Matchplay Event,” the Cairns Cup mirrors the excitement and intensity of the Ryder Cup, bringing together top players from both sides of the Atlantic. The event not only highlights the competitive spirit of golf but also serves as an inspiring celebration of talent, resilience, and sportsmanship in the face of adversity.

Key Event Details:

• Event: Cairns Cup 2026
• Venue: San Roque Golf Club, Spain
• Dates: 11th–18th July 2026
• Format: Team matchplay competition – USA vs. Europe

San Roque Golf Club, renowned for its world-class facilities and picturesque setting, offers the perfect stage for this landmark event. The course’s challenging layout will test the skill and determination of the competitors, adding to the drama and excitement of the matches.

As anticipation builds for 2026, the Cairns Cup continues to elevate the profile of disability golf on the global stage, inspiring players and fans alike. Keep an eye out for further updates as the tournament draws closer!

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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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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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