The G4D (Golf for the Disabled) Tour will showcase further innovation when the inaugural team event, G4D Tour Nations Cup @ Betfred British Masters takes place at The Belfry from August 26 – 27, 2024.
Six nations will come together to compete in the first-ever mixed team event on the G4D Tour, with two players from each of Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and the USA representing their countries across two days at The Belfry.
Day one will feature three fourballs matches while the format will switch to foursomes on the second day at the famed four-time Ryder Cup venue.
The G4D Tour has this season ensured that golfers across a wider spectrum of disabilities can compete for glory with the introduction of net format events, as well as guaranteeing that two female golfers will be invited to compete in each event.
Alec Scott, Sustainability Project Manager at the DP World Tour, said: “We are proud to launch the inaugural G4D Tour Nations Cup and there is no better place to do so than at The Belfry, a venue synonymous with team golf at the Ryder Cup.
“With one in six people globally having some form of disability, we are continuously looking for new and innovative ways to grow Golf for the Disabled and launching a new team event further enhances the opportunities provided to golfers with a disability.
“We are fully committed to supporting golf’s bid to see the sport enter the Paralympics and, in addition to the introduction of net events on the G4D Tour, the Nations Cup further aligns the G4D Tour with the aims and structure of the Paralympic movement.”
Tony Bennett, President of EDGA, said: “Events like the G4D Tour Nations Cup serve as a beacon of inspiration for individuals with disabilities worldwide, demonstrating that competitive golf is not only accessible but also an arena where they can shine.
“By showcasing exceptional talent and sportsmanship, these events encourage more individuals to participate and aspire to compete on national and international stages, reinforcing the message that golf is truly a game for all.”
The G4D Tour was launched in 2022 as a partnership between the DP World Tour and EDGA, formally the European Disabled Golf Association. The G4D player pathway aims to cater for everyone with a disability who wants to play golf and for many, the G4D Tour is seen as the pinnacle of competition with competitors playing on the same course, in the same week, as the leading Tour professionals on the DP World Tour.
Due to the European Tour group’s ongoing financial support, EDGA has been able to raise awareness, confirm eligibility, organise tournaments, and deliver golf development and coach education worldwide. This has seen the number of golfers with disabilities in the World Rankings increase by 32% from 2022, with players from 46 countries represented – up from 33 the previous year.
To learn how to take part in golf for the disabled please visit www.edgagolf.com