2026 CACTUS CUP

I have long believed that golf is an honorable game, played by honorable people.

In addition, deep inside each of our souls, we love to build relationships with our fellow members AND we want to compete in a worthy competition.   

The Cactus Cup, AKA “the Smashie” gives us the rare opportunity to do both.   

We hope with TPC Danzante Bay as our chosen ground, participants will bring the best of themselves and their golf games to the event. There is no doubt the Cactus Cup will build community.   It will challenge each of us to play our very best.   

I am confident, if we do all this, the Cactus Cup will  leave each of us with a greater sense of pride and belonging to not only the course, the membership, but most importantly, the other men we choose to embark on this challenge with.    

I hope you will join this great group of men for this new Tradition at Silverleaf!

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                                                                                                          - Sully Sullivan

TPC Danzante Bay Golf Resort | Loreto Mexico Golf Course 

https://tpcdanzantebay.com/

Travel Logistics: 

-American Airlines does fly down and back daily, including Sunday (previously they did not fly out on Sunday), direct from Phoenix, Sky Harbor Airport. 

        *PRIVATE CHARTER INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO ALL, THIS WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED DEPENDING ON JET SIZE

-SHIPSTICK’s does NOT have service to the resort, so you will have to travel with your clubs.

-You currently have a deluxe Suite, single occupancy. Upgrades available.

Please note: The ONLY room that has a king bed in it is the 1-bedroom suite. Please, be advised as you are requesting rooms.  

The standard and ocean view rooms do NOT have king beds (2-queen only).

1. Do you want to upgrade your room from the basic room:
   1. If you upgrade to the same room with ocean view, $400 extra for the stay.
   2. If you want a one bedroom Suite, $1,300 extra.
2. If you want to come early/stay late (3 days either way):
   1. Basic room $600/night.
   2. Ocean View Room $700/night
   3. One bedroom Room $900/ night

 (These prices do NOT include food for spouse, but they can be added leading up to 06/15/2026, Rates to Follow)

-Ground Transportation is provided via the Resort.

-Food and Beverage are included for players only at this time, you can add on for spouse, per the above.

-The resort has added a discounted rate for 3 days prior, or after, the event at a discounted rate should you want to add to your stay.

PAYMENTS

-All have put down a $1,500 Deposit

-Remaining $3,500 + any upgrades is due 06/15/2026

ALL MONEY WILL BE NON REFUNDABLE AFTER THIS TIMELINE

4 Day Event

Tuesday, October 13th - Friday,  October 16th 2026

Cactus Cup Week 

Tuesday, October 13th 

  -Arrival in LTO (Loreto, Mexico) airport, transportation to the hotel.  

  -They will have a taco lunch ready for us at the golf facility.

  -Practice round at the course.

  -Check in post round.

Wednesday, October 14th

  -MORNING:      Team Cholla v Team Saguaro 4-Ball match (2-person team, best ball net), morning

  -AFTERNOON:  Team Cholla v Team Saguaro 9-hole alternate shot match in the afternoon

Thursday, October 15th

  -MORNING:     Team Cholla v Team Saguaro  4-Ball match (2-person team, best ball net), morning

  -AFTERNOON:  Team Cholla v Team Saguaro 9-hole alternate shot match in the afternoon

+Captains Pairings for FRIDAY INDIVIDUAL Matches (TBD)

Dinner will be Banquet Style with Teams and then meet up with Spouses later

Friday, October 16th

  -MORNING: Team Cholla v Team Saguaro Individual Matches

  -Champions dinner on the Patio at the hotel’s Steakhouse with Spouses

Saturday, October 17th

-Many will depart but some are staying through the weekend

Swag Bag - 4 Logo/Team Shirts, 2-Logo/Team Hat, 1-Hybrid Team Head Cover , LOGO Golf Balls, Tees, Ball Marks, Gloves and Team Bags

Notes:

1. All scores are Net.

2. Match play rules prevail.

3. No Caddies for this tournament.

4. All participant’s handicap Index as noted on 10/01/2026 GHIN, The lowest HC 12 months prior will be used as the participants index.

5. For Wednesday and Thursday Rounds, 3 total, each match will be worth 1 point for a total of 18 (based on 24 players), and Friday each individual Match will be worth 1 point. The winning team will be the first team to acquire 12.5 points total.

6. Swag will include (4) shirts, which will be used for team colors each day. You will receive an email for Shirt size and other items that we will require in Early May, NOTE: Johnny O will be the vendor of choice.