FUNDRAISERS swung into action to raise £7,500 for The Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.
A charity 100 holes golf challenge was held in memory of Paul Keegan, of Birkby, who was just 22 when he died in a camping accident in the Lake District in 2006.
Paul’s uncle Will Cotmore, from New Mill, and his cousin Charles Ryan-Hicks, from Fixby, set up the challenge to play 100 holes of golf in 24 hours.
The duo were inspired by other celebrity challenges by John Bishop and David Walliams.
The challenge took in six clubs and finished at Longley Park where they were joined on the fairway by Paul’s dad Paddy who had been ball spotting, caddying, delivering refreshments and driving the vehicle.
Simon Race, the club professional at Meltham, was also on hand to drive a buggy with lights on the first round which was played in the dark in an effort to help the golfers see their fluorescent balls.
Will Cotmore, told the Examiner: “We had such wonderful support from all the clubs. We are really grateful for everyone who has supported us including Gina Fielding at the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.”
Members from each club also joined them on the course as they covered more than 25 miles while taking in more than 500 shots.
They have also been busy selling sporting memorabilia on eBay including two copies of a newspaper from the Rugby World Cup 2003 signed by Martin Johnson.
Since Paul’s tragic death his family have raised thousands in his memory after also hosting the challenge in 2008.
