athlete’s particular disability. As a result, USAGA has identified and defined 14 different sport classes by which golfers with disabilities are ranked. The USAGA Golf Ranking System (USAGR™) allows equitable scoring at USAGA sanctioned events. From their annual series of tournaments each year the top players are recognized, and national para-golf teams are chosen for international competitions. matches being held biennially. The 2022 Cairns Cup was just completed, May 7-14 at the Seve Ballesteros designed Shire Club in London, England. The Ryder Cup style format includes team and singles matches. Team USA prevailed for the win, but that is not the most important thing in this golf tournament. Two 16-man teams comprised of physically disabled golfers came together in a friendly competition. All the competitors play hard but are happy to be involved and to compete. To watch a promotional video about the Cairns Cup click here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=vWfBtw_q3uY The 2024 Cairns Cup will be held at The Fortress Golf Club in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Golfers come in all shapes, sizes and abilities. The USAGA is working to provide a place for individuals with disabilities a chance to learn, compete and enjoy an athletic endeavor. A Disability is NOT Inability! The Carins Cup: A Disability is Not Inability The Cairns Cup is one such international golf tournament featuring serious golf competition for physically challenged golfers. It sprang from the 2018 Phoenix Cup, which was held in Florida. Billy Cairns was a member of the European Team, but unfortunately died soon after arriving in Florida for the competition. The emotions created by his death and the camaraderie between the two sides led to the Ohio Golf Journal
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