The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Cold century in tribute to Captain Tom
Montrose women golfers braved the town’s morning chill to tee up their contribution to the worldwide effort honouring Captain Sir Tom Moore.
As people came up with weird and wonderful ideas to remember the remarkable fundraiser on what would have been his 101st birthday, the Angus pals took on 100 holes of the town’s Broomfield golf course for their challenge.
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Mercantile Ladies Golf Club captain Doreen Leask, vice-captain Edna Wallwork, match and handicap secretary Lynn Coull and treasurer Ruth Clark teed off at 7am for the marathon game.
The quartet encountered four seasons in one day as they completed the five rounds and 10 holes on the Angus links, enjoying good support from fellow golfers and local walkers.
“He was such an inspiration and we just came up with the idea after hearing Captain Tom’s family wanted people to do anything involving 100,” said Lynn.
“Our members have been very generous with sponsorship, donating bottles of alcohol for a raffle and lady member Teresa Dye made 100 bars of tablet to raise funds.”
Proceeds from the challenge are going to Montrose Community Trust to support its valuable work throughout the area.
Captain Tom’s family pledged to walk 100 laps of
their garden in memory of the figure who captured the hearts of a nation in the pandemic.
The Royal Armoured Corps veteran raised more than £32 million for the NHS after walking 100 laps of his garden using his mobility frame before his 100th birthday on April 30 last year.
Knighted by the Queen in
July 2020, Captain Tom’s new-found fame and indomitable spirit saw him enjoy a number-one chart hit with Michael Ball and receive the BBC Sports Personality Helen Rollason award.
The Captain Tom 100 challenge won the support of famous figures including England footballer David Beckham with a
keepie-uppie effort and 100-cake baker Dame Mary Berry.
Dame Judi Dench sat down in her garden to munch her way through a bowl of 100 Maltesers.
Sir Tom’s daughter, Hannah Ingram-moore, rang the five-minute bell at Lord’s cricket ground in London to officially launch the challenge.