Roger Longshaw completed the gruelling challenge at Oxfordshire Golf Club on July 17 as part of the club’s Captain’s Charity Day to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.
Beginning at 3.55am, Mr Longshaw covered an estimated 60 miles across 3,500 feet of elevation – equivalent to the height of England’s highest mountain.
He finished the final hole with a birdie, having already tallied 13 more and one eagle throughout the day.
Mr Longshaw said: “The idea for the challenge came from a bet between friends.
“I started at 3.55am when it was barely light and then played through the day, completing the challenge at around 7.20pm.
“I was supported by an incredible team of experienced ultra-runners and golfers who were there to make sure I had sufficient fuel and hydration.
“The plan was to have six hours where I played quickly – each round taking just over an hour, but these got longer as the day wore on and tiredness started to set in.
“So far, I’ve raised around £6,500, which will go towards the club’s final total, with more donations still coming in.”
The challenge took place as part of a fundraising effort led by club captain Chris Webb, who organised the day in memory of his brother-in-law Dave, who died from MND in 2022.
To date, the club has raised more than £61,000 for the MND Association.
Mr Webb said: “It was an incredible day and I’ve been humbled by the support we have received.
“A great deal of work went into organising the event but we’ve had tremendous help from all our sponsors, including Sixt Car Hire and golf pro Sophie Stone.
“We’ve never seen so anything like this at Oxfordshire Golf Club and we are so grateful to everyone who has donated.”
Luke Robson of the MND Association said: “The whole day was a huge success and we are so grateful to everyone at Oxfordshire Golf Club for everything they have done to support people with MND and their families.
“The £61,000 and counting which has been raised will make a huge difference to the work we do, helping us support more people with MND, while also funding vital research which gets us closer to potential new treatments for this devastating disease.”
Motor neurone disease is a terminal neurological condition that affects more than 5,000 people in the UK at any one time.