A team from Leeds Golf Centre will attempt an extraordinary 24-hour golf endurance challenge later this month to help raise funds for Project Limitless UK.
They will be aiming to drive the equivalent distance that it takes to get from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Four members of the club’s team will hit drive after drive through the night in a bid to cover the full 836 miles, which is nearly 1.5 million yards.
They will be using only golf shots measured on the centre’s Toptracer driving range.
The ‘Drive: Land’s End to John O’Groats’ challenge will begin at 8pm on Tuesday, March 24th and run until 8pm the following evening.
To help them make it to the end, the players will be rotating shifts throughout the 24-hour endurance challenge.
In order to complete the challenge, the team must average around 240 drives per hour, each travelling at least 255 yards.
Taking on the challenge is Head PGA Professional and General Manager Joe Feather, PGA Professional Dan Seaman, Head of Golf Operations Matt Pearson and PGA Professional and Head of Retail Tom George.
Each will rotate in one-hour shifts as they attempt the unthinkable.
“We believe golf should be open and accessible to everyone, and this challenge is our way of supporting an organisation that’s doing incredible work helping people with limb differences enjoy sport and everyday activities,” Feather said.
“It’s going to be tough, 24 hours of hitting drives is no small task, but the team are really looking forward to it and we’re hoping the community will get behind us so we can raise as much as possible for a fantastic cause.”
Project Limitless UK is an initiative that provides free prosthetic arms and specialist tools from Koalaa to children in the UK with upper limb differences.
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These lightweight prosthetics are designed to help children take part in everyday activities and sports more easily and confidently.
They have already supported more than 730 children. A prosthetic arm and interchangeable tools are provided at no extra costs to their families.
The equipment helps children build independence and participate in activities ranging from cycling and swimming to kayaking, gymnastics and even golf.
The driving range will be open for the public to show their support and the team’s progress will be shown live on the screens around the club, and on social media.
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