Two young men played 100 holes of golf in one day to raise money for a cancer charity.
Tom Hepburn, 21, and Joe Martin, 20, took on the challenge after Graeme Thomson, the dad of their mutual friend Matthew, lost his life to cancer last month.
The pair, from Clarkston, started at 4am and played for just over 17 hours at Williamwood Golf Club, to raise funds for the Beatson, which supported Graeme and his family after his diagnosis.
Tom said: “I've known Matthew for about 10 years. It was his dad who passed away. I was at the funeral with Joe and they were raising money for the Beatson. I just thought we could help out anywhere we could. Myself and Joe play a lot of golf and thought it'd be a good way of raising some money, doing what we can to help.
“I asked Matthew what his thoughts were on myself and Joe doing this, he talked to his mum and they were both really keen on us doing it and very grateful. The whole family has been very supportive and open about it."
Tom and Joe have raised more than £3600, with donations still coming in.
Tom added: “I think it's been brilliant. People have been extremely generous and supportive, and they all think it's great what we're doing. So all around it’s really, really good.
"Joe had a hole in one on our 94th hole of the day, which made it even more special."
The fundraiser will stay open until Sunday, July 19.
Tom said: “We had enough time in the day to stop for food in between rounds a couple of times, and there were people out on the course supporting us, especially towards the end.
“It's a good challenge for myself and Joe, and there'll be aspects of the day that are enjoyable. It'll be very, very hard, but it'll be okay for us. It's raising money for something that we all think is good. I'm pleased we're doing it.”
To donate, go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/100-holes-of-golf-beatson-cancer-institute.
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