10 rounds in one day hikes charity funds
A KEEN golfer blasted his way round his local course 10 times in a day for a gruelling charity challenge.
Taking 700 shots in total, Bryan Fotheringham carded six under par. And his best round score of 66 was over the last 18 holes.
The big hitter even managed a hole in one on his fourth round at Forres Golf Club in Moray.
Bryan, 40, admitted he was “running on adrenaline” on the last stretch but his efforts paid off, raising more than £4000 for Alzheimer Scotland.
His dad Richard, a retired engineer, was diagnosed with vascular dementia two years ago.
Bryan said: “Everyday tasks are slowly being taken away from him which is the worst to see, so I’m doing this for a great charity.”
The golfer, who plays off a two handicap and has represented Scotland at amateur level, teed BY CHARLIE GALL c.gall@dailyrecord.co.uk off at 3.30am on Friday and sank his final putt just after 9.30pm.
He said yesterday: “There were a couple of times I didn’t think I’d get there but I kept going. I’m in absolute agony.
“One round just merged into another and I didn’t realise what score I was shooting.
“I’m humbled by the support I received. My JustGiving page has gone crazy. I can’t thank people enough.”
Bryan, who teaches adults with learning difficulties, had been training in the gym for weeks ahead of the golf marathon.
He walked the whole way – about 40 miles – with a back-up team in a buggy carrying his clubs, food and drink.
To donate to his charity effort, visit www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/bryan-fotheringham