Super Golf Challenge
Tee off and help save lives this summer
Join us this July for our new Super Golf Challenge.
It’s easy to get involved. Get your team together, book your golf day and get sponsored.
You could take on two rounds (36 holes) or choose your own super golf idea. Whatever you choose, your fundraising will help stop people dying of bowel cancer by funding vital services and lifesaving research.
What are you waiting for? Get the ball rolling today.
Event details
- What: Take on two rounds of golf or plan your own super challenge
- When: Any day during July
- Who: Teams of up to four
- Registration fee: Free
- Minimum sponsorship target: £100 per person
Golf prizes to be won!
There’s an incredible Four-Ball round of golf up for grabs for the highest fundraiser, as well as amazing prize draws for everyone who raises £100 and £500. Sign up, start fundraising and you could be in with a chance to win. Terms and conditions apply.
Get golfing like Louis and Joe
“Raising money for Bowel Cancer UK through golf days has been one of the most rewarding things I've done in my life. My dad suggested a golf day - his mates versus my mates. So we did the first 'Lads vs Dads' day in 2009.
It was a big success with money made on every player's entry fee plus more from Dad's raffle (most people spent £10 on tickets). It was so much fun we decided to do it every year and it became bigger and bigger.
I've played golf since I was a young teenager and my dad took me down to his club. I love the sport and maintain that it's the best way to catch up with your mates (or your old-timers!). It's a great way to get people together and I think that our golf days would not have been as successful without the fundraising aspect that really gets people committing to the day.”
Be inspired by Goff
“My wife Sheila was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in May 2003 and was advised that she would be lucky to survive more than 18 months. Almost 6 years later, two major operations, four sessions of chemotherapy and many hard times, Sheila lost her fight in January 2009 at the age of 59.
I’d been a member at West Malling golf club for some 40 years and many at the club knew Sheila, the terminal nature of her illness and her determination to fight for life. The support of the club and its members helped me through some of the darkest days. When Sheila died, I not only wanted to raise funds in her memory but also include my many friends at the golf club and so, in September 2009 I organised my first charity golf day.
The emphasis of the day was always on fun and enjoyment, Sheila was always in my thoughts and although exhausting I always felt a huge sense of achievement, particularly when seeing how much had been raised in the fight against bowel cancer.
In 2011 I was fortunate enough to meet a lovely lady Julie who subsequently became my wife. Julie enthusiastically supported me in all my fundraising ventures. Tragically, Julie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2022 and died just six months later. Do you ever come to terms with losing loved ones to cancer and do you ever get over it? No, but you do learn to live with it. Now in my 78th year and having been treated for prostate cancer myself, I spend my days working with my local NHS & pushing the message for all cancers that early diagnosis is essential and of course, still playing golf!”
Join our Super Golf Challenge and help us work towards a future where no one dies of bowel cancer.
FAQs
Where do I find my nearest golf club?
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Golf England has a free search tool that you can use to find golf clubs near you
I haven't played golf before, can I still take part?
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Yes of course, everyone is welcome. Any golf club would happily advise you on how to learn the basics
I’m not part of a golf club, how do I take part?
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We have a handy letter template that you can use to approach a golf club and ask them to host your challenge
I have limited time and finances, what’s my option?
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Driving ranges are a great low-cost option. You can book a timeslot and they’ll provide the equipment you need. Plan your own challenge such as 'closest to the pin' or a chipping challenge
What support is offered to help raise money?
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You’ll have access to an exclusive Facebook group, support from the fundraising team and a host of resources to download
Can we have more than one team sign up?
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Yes - the more the merrier. Team captains should sign up on behalf of each group. Don’t forget to think of a catchy team name!
I’ve not confirmed my team and/or date yet, can I still sign up?
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Absolutely! You can update us on your plans later by getting in touch at community@bowelcanceruk.org.uk or on 020 7940 1769
If you have any further questions about the Super Golf Challenge, contact us at community@bowelcanceruk.org.uk or on 020 7940 1769.