Some of the most well-known names in golf (familiar to millions of fans every week) have been facing their own big golf competition challenges this June to help raise vital funds to help save men’s lives, thus abandoning their support.
Throughout June, there are the most days and the most men’s health week – golfers play 36, 72 or 100 holes on the fairway every day.
Among those who step up their efforts, Rick Shiels, the world’s most watched golf YouTuber, will go to the final test: a 100-hole supermarathon. His photographer Ben Wright will be with his father to have advanced prostate cancer.
Their challenge is scheduled to be held in Manchester on Friday, June 13, which includes a post-BBQ and a fan meeting.
The epic effort to support them is Motocaddy, the world’s best-selling tram brand, which is offering electric trolleys to help them complete the 100-hole challenge. Motocaddy also generously promised £100 per bird every day, further increasing the total fundraising amount.
“The support we’ve already received is incredible, seeing the golf community as well as our YouTube golf community come together for prostate cancer in the UK,” Rick said. “It was my direct “yes” when Ben told me about his dad’s diagnosis and his desire to compete in a big golf game. I love trying and supporting prostate cancer every year in the UK, walking, cycling and hosting golf days if I can, but 100 of the 100 holes in a day could be the toughest!” he added.
Among the high-profile participants in the big golf tournament supporting prostate cancer is short-season expert and popular YouTuber Dan Grieve. Since 1963, only 64 coaches have won the title – Dan has been with his little ones for 36 holes, all under 10 years old.
Headquartered in Woburn Golf Club, Dan will share family-centric challenges with his social media channels on Sunday, June 22, inspiring others to participate in the campaign to help save the lives of a man.
A challenge held earlier this month at Breadsall Priory in Derbyshire was TV celebrity and gladiator star Jamie Christian, known as the “Giant”. Motivated by his uncle’s prostate cancer diagnosis and recovery, Jamie and his close friends took the tough 72-hole marathon challenge, successfully completed it and raised an impressive £1,500 and counted so far.
“It was an incredible day, full of emotions, reflection and pride,” Jamie said. “Eight years ago, my uncle was diagnosed with a prostate. Thankfully, he has fully recovered. However, without an early diagnosis, it was impossible, and I know it’s an important part of the UK’s prostate cancer work.
“This big golf competition cleverly combines my love for golf and pushes my limits to the wonderful charity deep inside me. It is an honor to be the distance between my uncle and all the men and their families affected by this disease.
“I’m glad we accepted it. Support and donations have been overwhelming, and for anyone who wants to sign up for a challenge, my advice is simple: do it. You won’t regret it.”
The big golf competition is the biggest fundraising challenge for golf in the UK and UK’s most successful fundraising activities. More than 14,000 golfers have raised an incredible £4.4 million since their launch four years ago to help fund pioneering research aimed at changing the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. This summer, more than 2,500 golfers are already at a distance from saving men’s lives
“All participants in this year’s big golf competition have their own motivation to participate, but together they performed a collective mission: to stop men from dying from prostate cancer, the most common cancer among men and now the most common cancer in England,” said Seren Evans, head of event and community fundraising for prostate cancer in the UK.
She added: “Again, we encourage more golfers to walk away to help dads, grandpas, brothers, partners and golf partners get rid of the disease that affects one in eight people and we wish them good luck.”
Other outstanding challenges that have occurred across the country this month are pushing boundaries and breaking new groundwork. At West Cornwall Golf Club, PGA professional Nicolas Brewaeys will try to set a new Guinness World Record to play the most golf balls in 24 hours within a 24-hour walk of two golfers. Meanwhile, at the Beaconsfield Golf Club, a 36 player led by British proponent Mark Taylor, will try to hit 100 holes in a day, including former rugby international Kenny Logan and Craig Chalmers, who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Titleist, a partner in prostate cancer in the UK, also encouraged fans to participate in the challenge, with up to 12 players joining #TeamTitleSit for major golf competitions at the brand’s headquarters.
Golfers who sign up for a big golf tournament will receive a fundraising group that includes golf balls, t-shirts, pencils and fundraising guides, plus there is a chance to earn motivational gifts every swing.
Each golfer who raises £250 will enter the Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus, while the overall top fundraiser will claim the final golf package, worth £3,000, provided by Titleist.
Register for a large golf competition, Visit biggolfrace.prostatecanceruk.org
