GOLFERS are being called to “club together” in a tournament to raise funds needed to find a cure for the debilitating Parkinson’s Disease.
The event takes place at Cirencester Golf Club on May 19.
Alan Macdonald, chairman of the Gloucestershire Pairs Challenge organising team said: “It is possible that a breakthrough in finding a cure will happen in 2017. If we can raise just £5,000 it will be a really helpful contribution to the costs."
Alan leads a dedicated team of five organisers – four of them Parkinson’s sufferers – for a competition which is now in its fifth year.
It was launched by David Paul at Minchinhampton GC and has subsequently been played at Cirencester, with increasing success.
Besides raising funds for Parkinson’s UK, the raffle proceeds will go to the local Cirencester and Stroud branch of the charity.
Competition entry costs £79 per pair. This includes coffee beforehand and a two-course meal following the competition. Entry forms are available from golf@minchmike.plus.com.
Sponsors so far include Joerns Health Care and Tetbury Audi. More local companies willing to sponsor a hole, in return for advertising on the tee, should call Alan Macdonald on 01285 861488.
There will be prizes for the Best men's, ladies' and mixed duos, as well as the Best team including a member who has Parkinson's.
Other competitions include longest drive, straightest drive, nearest the pin and hole in one.
Supporters are being sought for hole sponsorship.
Alan MacDonald added: " It is a remarkable event, with so much goodwill towards those who suffer from Parkinson's.
"Those with the illness are resolute that a cure will be found and the competition is a superb way of giving the organisation financial support.
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