Golfers will be clubbing together to complete a half-marathon while playing two rounds in aid of a good cause. Members at Turton Golf Club will play two rounds of golf - 36 holes - on Friday, June 7. The distance in playing the games will equate to a half marathon.
The fundraiser is as part of a wider family fun day between 12.30pm and 11pm, which will have fun, games and food , all to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK . David Boothroyd has been doing the fundraising event for years, but this time the event will be on a much bigger scale.
Turton Golf Course (Image: Public) He said: "For five years now, I have raised money for Prostate Cancer UK at Turton Golf Club. "I have done smaller things, like raffles and such, encouraging people to support it - over the years I have raised £10k. "This year, things changed when the Lady Captain of our club chose Prostate Cancer UK as the charity - our captains pick a charity to represent each year.
Read more: The people who are bringing others together across Bolton to ensure no one is lonely Read more: More to Bolton foodbank than providing vital food parcels "When I received the message I was absolutely delighted, so it has gone off the scale with what we are doing, quite a few things are going on." Golf course (Image: Public) The day will include a live auction, a raffle, a chipping competition, beat the goalie, a beer tent, a DJ and singer, a classic car display, a Rieker shoes and handbags stall and golf accessories. There will al.
