The Challenge!

Longest Day in Golf

Friday 21st June 2024

5am-10pm NON STOP

All donations welcomed.

Win an overnight stay at Grad Central Hotel by guessing how many shots I will hit during the full day. Closest wins!

Expected 4.5 rounds of golf to be played with a Par of 297……

I am a 2 handicapper golfer…. So what do you think?

All money raised will go to Joe and his family to support them during this time, as well as a contribution to the Beatson for all their incredible work caring for so many living with cancer across Scotland.

Background;

In February this year, our good friend, work colleague and general legend of the world, Joe ‘the Pro’ McBrearty was diagnosed with a grade 4 brain tumour.

This came as a major shock to him, his family and his friends, that someone so young, bright and full of energy could be diagnosed with such a horrendous form of cancer. In essence this is a terminal diagnosis, but Joe and his family are determined to beat it- and we are all there with him on his journey!

Joe is currently undergoing some of the most intensive treatment to try and save his life including major brain surgery to remove the majority of the tumour, followed by months of intensive radio and chemo therapy. This has led to him being unable to drive, some days unable to get out of bed, unable to work, and at times, unable to golf (this is what he misses the most). His optimism and courage during all of this has been so inspiring to all around him.

A bit about Joe;

Joe and his wife Hayley married in the summer of 2023 in La Cala Golf Resort. They have a beautiful 2 year old girl Emily, and are expecting baby number 2 in September this year.

His golf career started at Haggs Castle Golf Club under the guidance (we use the term lightly) of Campbell Elliott. His wit and charm made him extremely popular with the members, who to this day still treat him as one of their own. After a short stay in Egypt, Joe returned to Glasgow to take up the role as Assistant Manager at the Mearns Castle Golf Academy. Over the last 7 years he has been instrumental in the growth of one of Scotland biggest golf centres, helping grow memberships, lesson sales and grow the kids coaching program to one of the largest in the UK.

During this time he has also helped the Academy raise over £30,000 for various charities including the Beatson, Golf in society and McMillan Cancer Support.

He is without doubt one of the world’s genuine good guys, happy, cheeky, organised, dedicated and loyal.

He has done so much for others, now is the time to all dig deep and give back to him.❤️