Photo of the centenary clock at Swaffham GC. Kind-hearted golfers are getting in the swing and hoping to putt much-needed funds for a leading children’s hospice. Two special events are being planned at Swaffham Golf Club, including resident professional Nic Cains, assistant Ethan Roberts and members Kyle Edge and Tom Rudge taking on a marathon round of 100 holes on Monday, 4th July. A golf-themed family fun day is also being held and both events are in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), which supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Norfolk. Swaffham GC member Malcolm Tibble, who is on the club’s centenary committee, said: “Nic, Ethan, Kyle and Tom are teeing off at first light and will continue until the last putt is sunk. “It equates to five and a half rounds and members will be making way for them as they try to complete the 100 holes before nightfall. “Nic, our professional, suggested the challenge and hopefully between them they can raise as much as possible for EACH. “It’s a wonderful charity and one that everyone at the club is keen to support. “There’s no doubt it’s going to be a slog and playing 100 holes in one day is going to require a huge amount of fuel – in the golfers, not their buggy! – to keep going for about 15 hours. “Al Cairns, owner of Pedlars Hall Café, is providing breakfast baps mid-morning and sandwiches and cake in the afternoon – vital sources of energy which the guys will munch on the march. What a wonderful gesture.” Also sponsoring the event are Swaffham Carpet and Bedding Centre and AIR Accountancy Services. To sponsor the quartet and support EACH, head here. The family fun day is taking place at Swaffham Golf Club on Sunday, 10th July. There will be face painting for children, in addition to a chipping competition, crazy golf and a tombola, which includes the prize of lunch for four at Pedlars Hall Café. “What with this being our centenary year, we’re also hoping to encourage more young people to take up the sport so will be offering free taster sessions throughout the afternoon,” added Malcolm. “Hopefully it’ll prove another successful, tremendous day and we’ll have collection pots at the club, with all donations going to EACH.”
