Ian Esslemont
Ian's Royal Aberdeen to Newburgh Links Challenge Fundraiser for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.
Fundraising for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation
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My fundraising challenge...
One stretch of North East Scotland golfing coastline. One 5 iron. Four golf courses. One mission - to help fellow sufferers and seek ways to further research into this, as yet, incurable disease.
On the 7th October 2024 I will tee off at Royal Aberdeen and play a single golf ball along the beach towards Newburgh, about 10 miles, with the final shot in the 18th hole at Newburgh Links. On the way I will also play a single golf hole on Murcar Links and Trump International, the other two golf courses which link this stretch of golfing coastline. I will aim to complete the challenge in under 5 hours!
The entire challenge will be completed with a 5 iron belonging to my good friend Scott Stewart who was diagnosed with MND in 2023. More on his story here https://youtu.be/ictZ2KhF4cM?si=WR3FC8vpVTc38EZ9
The 5 iron was picked in honour of Doddie Weir, who wore the Number 5 jersey for his rugby clubs Melrose and Newcastle Falcons and for his country with his 61 Scotland Caps. All funds raised will go towards the foundation he launched in 2017 after being diagnosed.
Can I break 100?
For each donation of £5 (or more) if you want you can leave a comment on the JustGiving page to guess the total number of shots I will take to complete the challenge.
Top prize for the closest guess is a free fourball at stunning Newburgh Links and a meal for four including drinks the in the recently opened OGV Taproom Clubhouse! Next best guess will receive a limited edition Doddie's Tartan Golf Cap and a round of golf for two at Cruden Bay! Two great prizes for a golfer or somebody you know that plays!
So please take the time to make just a small donation of £5 or more, it will play a part in potentially making a huge difference.
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