The 7th Annual Caboose Cup: Why This Austin Charity Golf Tournament Means Everything to Steve Robertson
Monday, September 21, 2026 | 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM | Grey Rock Golf Club & Tennis, Austin, TX | Benefiting the Colon Cancer Coalition
The 7th Annual Caboose Cup is a charity golf tournament held in Austin, Texas on Monday, September 21, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Grey Rock Golf Club & Tennis. Hosted by Austin realtor Steve Robertson, the morning scramble raises money for the Colon Cancer Coalition to fund colorectal cancer screening, early detection, and prevention. Registration is $175 early or $200 general admission, and every dollar raised benefits the Colon Cancer Coalition.
That is the short version. Here is the part that matters more.
Why Steve Started the Caboose Cup
Most charity golf tournaments start with a committee. This one started with a phone call.
Steve Robertson's mother is a colon cancer survivor. She is the reason the Caboose Cup exists, and she has been the inspiration behind every single one of the seven tournaments he has hosted since.
In Steve's own words: "This event exists to raise awareness, support prevention, and help save lives through early detection of colon cancer. And for me, this cause is deeply personal. My Mom is a colon cancer survivor and the inspiration behind every single Caboose Cup. That's why we keep showing up. That's why we keep growing. That's why every birdie matters."
Seven years is a long time to keep an event going. Plenty of charity tournaments run once, raise a little money, and quietly disappear from the calendar. The Caboose Cup has grown instead, moving from ROK Golf in Bee Cave to Lakecliff Golf Club in Spicewood and now to Grey Rock Golf Club in South Austin, each year drawing more golfers, more sponsors, and more people who have their own reason for showing up.
Because here is what Steve has learned over seven years of hosting this thing: almost everyone has a reason. Ask around the course on tournament day and you will hear about a father, a sister, a college roommate, a client who became a friend. Colorectal cancer touches an enormous number of families, and most people do not talk about it until someone else does first.
That is really what the Caboose Cup is. A day when people talk about it.
Why the Name "Caboose Cup"
The name is a joke, and that is entirely the point.
Colon cancer is an awkward thing to bring up. It involves a part of the body nobody wants to discuss at a dinner party, and that embarrassment is exactly why people put off screening. They would rather not think about it. They would rather not schedule it. They would certainly rather not mention it to a friend.
So the Caboose Cup leans into the awkwardness instead of tiptoeing around it. A slightly silly name, a golf tournament, some raffle prizes, and a scoreboard give people permission to laugh about something they were avoiding. And once they are laughing about it, they will talk about it. And once they are talking about it, some of them will actually go get screened.
The tournament's unofficial motto says it plainly: let's beat cancer one birdie at a time.
Why Early Detection Is the Whole Point
The Colon Cancer Coalition focuses on screening, early detection, and prevention, and there is a very good reason the money goes there.
Colorectal cancer is one of the few cancers that can actually be prevented, not just treated. During a colonoscopy, doctors can find and remove polyps before they ever become cancer. The screening is not only a detection tool. It is a prevention tool.
A few things worth knowing:
Screening now starts at 45, not 50. The American Cancer Society lowered its recommended screening age to 45 in 2018, and other major guidelines have followed. If you are in your mid forties and assumed you had five more years, you do not.
It affects men and women equally. This is not a men's disease, despite how often it gets framed that way.
Cases are rising among younger adults. Diagnoses in people under 50 have been climbing for years, and researchers still do not fully understand why. If you are under 45 and having symptoms, do not wait for a birthday to bring it up with your doctor.
Colonoscopy is not the only option. At home stool based screening tests exist and are far less intimidating for people who have been avoiding the conversation entirely. Talk to your doctor about which test makes sense for you. The best screening test is the one you will actually do.
It is often silent early on. Colorectal cancer frequently causes no symptoms in its earliest and most treatable stages. That is precisely why scheduled screening matters more than waiting to feel something wrong.
Every dollar raised at the Caboose Cup supports the Colon Cancer Coalition's work removing barriers to screening, funding education, and reaching people who would otherwise never get tested.
7th Annual Caboose Cup: Event Details
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026 Time: 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM Venue: Grey Rock Golf Club & Tennis Address: 7401 State Highway 45, Austin, TX 78739 Format: Morning scramble, 18 holes Tickets: $175 early registration, $200 general admission Beneficiary: Colon Cancer Coalition (every dollar raised) Host: Steve Robertson, Broker Associate, eXp Realty
What's Included
This year's lineup is stacked with local Austin favorites:
Torchy's Tacos for breakfast
Summer Moon Coffee
Rambler Sparkling Water
Ice Cold McConauhaze IPA
Easy Tiger pastries
Titleist Pro V1s
Criquet golf polos
Grand Prize: Scotty Cameron putter
Spots are limited and this event fills up quickly. In Steve's words: "This event isn't about how good you are at golf. It's about showing up. It's about community. It's about saving lives through early detection and prevention."
You do not have to be a scratch golfer. You do not even have to love golf. If you believe in prevention, if you believe in early detection, if you believe in standing together to fight back, you belong here.
About the Venue
Grey Rock Golf Club sits on 160 acres of Texas Hill Country in South Austin, just off SH 45 near Circle C. The 18 hole course was designed by Jay Morrish, and the property is known for its stately oaks and hill country views while still being only minutes from downtown Austin. For golfers coming from Lakeway, Bee Cave, Westlake, Dripping Springs, or Buda, it is an easy drive.
How to Get Involved
Play in the tournament. Grab a foursome and register on Eventbrite. Spots are limited and this event fills up quickly.
Sponsor a hole or the event. Sponsorships put your business in front of a room full of Austin professionals, business owners, and community members while supporting a cause that saves lives. Multiple levels are available.
Donate a raffle prize. Raffle partners are a big part of what makes the day fun and a meaningful piece of what gets raised.
Donate directly. Not a golfer? You can still contribute to the Colon Cancer Coalition through the event.
Just show up and spread the word. Tell someone who has been putting off a screening. That conversation might be worth more than the check.
To reserve your spot, ask about sponsorship, or get discounted Early Birdie pricing, contact Steve directly:
📞 512.925.8333 📧 [email protected] 🌐 SteveSellsAustin.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Caboose Cup? The Caboose Cup is an annual charity golf tournament in Austin, Texas hosted by realtor Steve Robertson. It raises funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition to support colorectal cancer screening, early detection, and prevention. 2026 marks its seventh year.
When is the 7th Annual Caboose Cup? Monday, September 21, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
Where is the 2026 Caboose Cup held? Grey Rock Golf Club & Tennis, 7401 State Highway 45, Austin, TX 78739.
Who hosts the Caboose Cup? Steve Robertson, a Broker Associate with eXp Realty in Austin, Texas. He has hosted the tournament every year since its founding.
Why does Steve Robertson host the Caboose Cup? His mother is a colon cancer survivor. She is the inspiration behind the tournament and the reason he has continued hosting it for seven years.
What charity does the Caboose Cup support? The Colon Cancer Coalition, a nonprofit focused on increasing colorectal cancer screening and prevention. All proceeds from the event benefit the Coalition.
How much does it cost to play in the Caboose Cup? Registration is $175 for early registration and $200 for general admission. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Do I need to be a golfer to participate? No. The event is a casual morning scramble and welcomes players of all skill levels. You can also sponsor the event, donate a raffle prize, or contribute directly to the Colon Cancer Coalition without playing a round.
At what age should I start colon cancer screening? The American Cancer Society recommends screening beginning at age 45 for people at average risk. If you have a family history or symptoms, talk to your doctor sooner.
Can colon cancer be prevented? Often, yes. Colonoscopies allow doctors to find and remove precancerous polyps before they develop into cancer, which makes colorectal cancer one of the most preventable cancers.
One Last Thing
If you read this whole post and never register, never sponsor, and never show up on September 21, Steve would still consider it a win if you did one thing:
Schedule the screening.
Call your doctor. Ask what test is right for you. If you are 45 or older and have been putting it off, put it on the calendar this week. If you have a parent or a sibling who has been dodging the subject, be the person who brings it up.
That is what the Caboose Cup has always been about. The golf is just the excuse to get people in a room and talking about the thing nobody wants to talk about.
His mom is proof it works.
⛳ Monday, September 21, 2026 | Grey Rock Golf Club | Let's beat colon cancer one birdie at a time.
