Tasmanian golfers are being asked to swing a club from dawn to dusk for charity, with Cancer Council Tasmania launching The Longest Day at the Tasmania Golf Club at Cambridge today.
The challenge asks participants to play 72 holes – four full rounds – in a single day while raising money for the organisation.
Golfers can also take on shorter versions of 36 or 54 holes.
Cancer Council Tasmania chief executive Alison Lai said it is the toughest golf challenge in the state.
“Cancer Council Tasmania is calling on golfers, golf clubs, corporate teams and community groups to register now and take part in the challenge this summer,” Lai said.
“The challenge has continued to grow nationally, with thousands of golfers taking part and raising millions of dollars for Cancer Council across the country.”
So far 2,759 players have signed up nationally across 175 registered clubs, already raising $296,163.
Lai said the organisation is working with Gerard Hanks and the team at the Tasmania Golf Club, along with other clubs around the state, to lift the number of Tasmanians taking part.
Players can enter on their own or in a team.
They then complete the challenge at a golf club of their choice during the official campaign period.
Lai said the money raised pays for support services, prevention programs and cancer research.
“Funds raised through The Longest Day help Cancer Council Tasmania deliver vital support services for people impacted by cancer, promote prevention initiatives that reduce cancer risk across the community and fund cancer research,” she said.
“Cancer Council Tasmania encourages golfers to register early, start fundraising and challenge friends, family and colleagues to support their efforts.”
There is still time for more people to get involved, with a list of participating clubs available on the Cancer Council website.
