Golfers’epic 100 hole challenge

TEN MEMBERS of Birstall Golf Club defied heat, humidity and thunderstorms to complete a “100 Hole Challenge” and raise almost £7,000 for research into Motor Neurone Disease.

The ten teed off at first light on Sunday July 9 and completed their epic feat just before 9pm in the evening.

And the day featured some quality golf with Michael Reed, a pro attached to the club, finishing the 100 holes eight under par, with completed rounds of 68, 64, 71, 72 and 69 on the par 70 course. And he added two more birdies on the final ten holes.

This year’s club captains - Andy Crane and Sandra Clarke – chose to raise funds for MND for a specific reason. Sandra said: “I’m a big Tigers supporter and have been so impressed with the efforts of former coach Kevin Sinfield and his efforts on behalf of his colleague Rob Burrow, who is suffering from the disease.

“And I think everyone has been moved by the struggles that Doddie Weir faced before his death from the disease, and the challenges now facing ex-Tigers player Ed Slater.

“I’d like to say a huge thank you to the 10 players and those who caddied for them during the day, as well as all the club members who came out and supported them and all those who have donated so generously to this important cause”.

“Motor Neurone Disease is a uniquely cruel and debilitating disease and I hope the money we have raised will make a real difference to those whose lives are affected by it”.

The ten players who completed the challenge were club professional David Clark, Luke Marvell, Mike Reed, Joe Derry, Martin Weaver, Chris Webb, Stu- art Marriott, Ammo Khan, Joe Marvell and Ryan Topley.

Donations can be made to https://mndassociation.org/getinvolved/donations.

Pic: A thousand thanks for 1,000 holes: Sandra Clark with the ten strong team (l/r) David Clark; Stuart Marriott; Martin Weaver; Luke Marvell; Ryan Topley; Joe Marvell; Sandra Clark; Chris Webb; Joe Derry; Ammo Khan and Michael Reed.