Prostate Cancer UK is calling on golfers across the UK to go the distance this summer and take on The Big Golf Race to help fund life-saving projects like TRANSFORM, the most ambitious prostate cancer screening trial in over 20 years.
Since The Big Golf Race was launched in 2020, it has become the biggest golf fundraising challenge in the UK, with more than 14,400 golfers raising over £4.5m to help fund life-saving research to radically improve the way prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated.
This year, the leading men’s health charity is encouraging more golfers to go the distance to help save dads, grandads, brothers, partners and golf mates from a disease that is now the most diagnosed cancer in England, affecting 1 in 8 men.
Simon Grieveson, Assistant Director of Research at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “Over the years, golfers have played a massive part in enabling us to launch research projects like TRANSFORM, which aims to definitively show the best way to screen men for prostate cancer, and in doing so providing earlier diagnoses, and saving thousands of lives a year.
“Every year we’re blown away by the response to The Big Golf Race, and we’re delighted that it’s now the biggest fundraising challenge in golf. That’s in no small part down to our inspirational army of golfing supporters, who turn out in their thousands every summer to raise life-changing amounts of money for Prostate Cancer UK.”
Golfers willing to take on The Big Golf Race have three fundraising options: the Marathon (playing 72 holes in a day); the Half Marathon (36 holes) or the formidable Ultra Marathon (100 or more holes).
Go the distance and take on The Big Golf Race in 2025. Sign up now.
For the first time, golfers can sign up for The Big Golf Race via the challenge’s brand new microsite, allowing them to join teams and raise money easily, as well as seeing who’s topping the 2025 fundraising leaderboard. Those who register will receive a fundraising pack, including golf balls, tees, pencils and a fundraising guide, plus there are opportunities to earn incentive gifts with every swing. Every golfer who raises £250 will be entered into a draw to win a once-in-a-life golfing holiday to the Aphrodite Hills Resort in Cyprus, while the overall top fundraiser will claim the ultimate golf package worth £3,000, courtesy of Titleist.
LAUNCH AT PITCH SOHO
The Big Golf Race 2025 was officially launched this week in collaboration with launch partner Charles Tyrwhitt at an exclusive event at Pitch, Soho, attended by golfing media, content creators and industry stakeholders, joining Prostate Cancer UK supporters and celebrity ambassadors.
Scotland’s most decorated Olympian and keen golfer, Duncan Scott OBE joined former international rugby union star, Kenny Logan, who was successfully treated for prostate cancer in 2022, on a Q&A panel hosted by Sky Sports’ Johnny Phillips.
Commenting on his own prostate cancer journey, Logan said: “It’s inspiring to see how much the golf community has got behind The Big Golf Race, raising an incredible amount of money for Prostate Cancer UK.
“I knew about prostate cancer before my diagnosis, but as a young man, playing professional sport, you think you’re untouchable. As you get older, you realise these things can happen and knowing that 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer reflects how important it is for men to know their risk.
“The Big Golf Race is fantastic as it gives golfers the opportunity to get together on the course and open up about their health, as well as raising money for a brilliant cause. I’m delighted to be involved for 2025, and I hope to see as many golfers as possible out there this summer making a difference for men and their families.”
SIR CHRIS HOY
Eight-time Olympic medallist Scott will also be supporting fellow Olympian Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 ride, raising money for Prostate Cancer UK, along with four other cancer charities this September.
He said: “Prostate Cancer UK’s Big Golf Race is an epic challenge that has made a real impact for men affected by prostate cancer, so I’m thrilled to be supporting it this year. It’s a brilliant way of combining a fun day out on the course with mates with raising money for vital prostate cancer research, so it’s a real win-win.
“Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and it doesn’t discriminate – take my compatriot Sir Chris Hoy, for example. His experience has really shone a light on the disease and the need for a prostate cancer screening programme, so knowing that the money raised through The Big Golf Race could help to deliver that is really exciting.
“I’ve never played more than two rounds in a day, so I’ve got massive respect for everyone taking on 72 – or even 100 holes – this summer, raising money for a great charity.”
Leading menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt is continuing its life-saving support of Prostate Cancer UK by sponsoring the Big Golf Race launch event. The brand aims to help reach more men with important prostate cancer risk messaging and encourage men to know their risk of the disease. Charles Tyrwhitt also showcased and gave away its exclusive range of high-quality golf clothing on the evening.
To sign up to The Big Golf Race, visit biggolfrace.prostatecanceruk.org.
