A team of ambitious golfers has raised over £1,500 for charity – by playing an exhaustive 72 holes non-stop.
The nine pals spent more than 12 hours swinging their way around Parley Golf Centre in Dorset.
They took on Macmillan Cancer Support’s ‘Longest Day Golf Challenge’ on June 21.
After teeing off at 5.30am they limped into the 19that 6.30pm having played between them around 900 shots.
The event was organised by Tony Pomeroy who was dressed as a Minion.
He said the final 27 holes began to hurt, but they all managed to complete the full distance of nearly 20,000 yards.
Tony added: “I spotted the challenge online and with a group of friends decided to take it on.
“We are extremely grateful to Parley Golf Centre for letting us play for nothing and helping us out with food and refreshments at the café-bar.
“What we would have paid in green fees we donated to Macmillan as part of our total.
“We went out in threes and everyone on the course was very helpful and when they knew what we were doing they all let us play through.
“We all paced ourselves, but the last 27 holes were a push and I injured my ankle but it was worth it.
“I’d like to thankeveryone who sponsored us and to a local trader Alan Frouds for donating free water and bananas for all the players.”
Daryl Dampney, who manages the centre, said: “When we heard about the challenge they were taking on we were very pleased to help and offer support.
“One round of golf can be tiring enough on a hot day, but to do four consecutively must be exhausting.”
The centre is currently being transformed into a state-of-the-art practice facility following a £250,000 investment, but the course remains unaffected.
