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18 Dec 2022

Golfers across the UK play the long game to help beat prostate cancer

Armed with their clubs and Man of Men badges, the golf community helped raise £2 million in 2022 to help beat the most common cancer in men.

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Golfers show they have what it takes by taking on our biggest golf challenge yet

Come rain or shine, in 2023 you showed up in bigger numbers than ever before to take on The Big Golf Race. In just 24 hours, golfers like you conquered up to 100 holes (that’s up to 35 miles) in a race against time. This not only raised funds for lifesaving research but will also help us provide vital support to the thousands of Dads, partners, brothers, and friends facing prostate cancer.

Since its launch in 2020, more than 11,500 golfers have raised millions through The Big Golf Race, raising much-needed awareness of prostate cancer. This year alone over 4,700 golfers took part, playing either 2, 4 or over 5 rounds, our highest number of participants yet! This helped to raise over £1.5 million.

The Man of Men returns to the Belfry with Danny Willet

This summer, we were delighted to hear that golfer extraordinaire Sir Nick Faldo was hosting The Betfred British Masters for our third year as the tournament’s official charity partner. Sporting his Man of Men badge, he shared the importance of knowing your risk of prostate cancer:

You forget what British crowds feel like; they came out in their masses this year and it’s been tremendous.
Danny Willett

We were also joined by 2013 US Open Champion Justin Rose, who led the tournament after an opening round of 65. He had the extraordinary opportunity to meet up with his former coach, Steve Rolley, who he hadn’t seen in 20 years. Rolley’s life was saved through a clinical research trial funded by your support.

Matt Baldwin scored an iconic hole in one, his first ever at a professional tournament. This amazing achievement triggered a £50,000 donation. Even more, a £500 donation was pledged by the tournament sponsor Betfred for every eagle that was made during this week. Incredibly, a total of 42 eagles were scored, raising £84,000.

Watch Danny’s former coach share his prostate cancer story

PGA pro and the world’s biggest golf Youtuber, Rick Shiels treks across Scotland to The Open

Rick Shiels took on his biggest and hardest challenge yet... to cycle 500km from St. Andrews to Royal Liverpool Golf Club for The Open Championships. He made time along the way to play some golf and highlight the reason for it all - to raise awareness for the most common cancer in men, which claims one man every 45 minutes in the UK.

The hardest challenge of my professional life. It was a real honour marching through Scotland, visiting some fantastic golf courses, and spectacular scenery, but to also learn more about prostate cancer and meet some of the people this terrible disease affects.
Rick Shiels

Rick raised over £57,000, thanks to thousands of supporters like you. Take a look at his incredible journey here:

Read Rick’s full story

Community golf steps up to the challenge

This year, the golfing community showed an unbelievable commitment to saving men’s lives. While wearing your Man of Men badges, you hosted an amazing 257 charity golf days, and 82 of your club captains named us as their charity of the year. In total, 32,600 amazing golfers played in Prostate Cancer UK events.

We also continued our How Do We Beat It competition, in partnership with HowDidiDo. A record 12,584 golfers got involved and raised a phenomenal £37,137.

In another incredible milestone, one of our supporters raised a whopping £107,000 to better the treatments and research around prostate cancer. Diagnosed with prostate cancer himself, Ray understands the importance of early diagnosis and more treatment options. The golf community has been a huge support for Ray during this difficult time.

None of these great achievements would have been possible without your ongoing support. By playing the sport you love, you are helping to beat prostate cancer one day at a time. We would like to thank you for raising awareness, improving research and creating a community that is saving men’s lives.

We can’t wait to see what the next 12 months have in store!

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