A celebrity golf challenge will see two well-known names take on 18 holes across 18 courses in just 18 hours across Dorset.

Former Premier League striker James Beattie and ex-Soccer AM presenter Peter ‘Tubes’ Dale will team up for the Beatts and Tubes event, which will take place on July 9, taking them across Dorset and Hampshire.

The challenge begins at Boundary Lakes Golf Course in Hedge End and finishes at Remedy Oak in Wimborne, with the goal of raising funds for the cardiac charity Heartbeat.

Josh from Bizpedia, one of the event sponsors, said: “We were delighted to get involved as sponsors for this challenge.

The ‘Beatts and Tubes’ golf challenge, in aid of the charity Heartbeat on July 9, will see former Premier League striker James Beattie and ex-Soccer AM presenter Peter ‘Tubes’ Dale take on 18 holes across 18 courses in just 18 hours (Image: Leepeck Media)

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“The duo are raising money for a cause that’s making a difference right on our doorstep.

“We feel it’s important to back good causes like Heartbeat that have a direct and lasting impact on people’s lives here in the region.

“We hope this event can also inspire others to get involved and support such an important cause.

“Hopefully James and Peter will see plenty of sunshine on the day.”

The challenge will support the renovation of Rotary Heartbeat House, which provides accommodation for relatives of cardiac patients across the Wessex region.

Darren Cooper from Peter Cooper Motor Group, another sponsor, said: “This is such a creative way to raise money for Heartbeat – a charity that plays a crucial role in supporting cardiac care across the Wessex area.

“We have huge admiration for what James and Tubes are taking on – 18 courses in 18 hours is a big test of endurance – and we’re proud to be part of something that will make a real difference to patients and their families.

“We wish them the very best of luck on the day.”

Matthew Cornick, events and corporate fundraising co-ordinator at Heartbeat, said: “We are incredibly humbled by the support from our corporate partners, such as Bizpedia and Peter Cooper Motor Group, and especially by James and Peter for taking on this remarkable challenge to help raise vital funds for Heartbeat.

“These funds will allow us to continue supporting cardiac patients and their families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

“Heartbeat is about far more than just projects, it’s about standing beside the entire cardiac community, providing comfort, care, and support not only for patients, but for their loved ones too.

“From families living just minutes from the hospital to those travelling from across the Wessex region and beyond, we are committed to ensuring nobody faces these challenges alone.”

For more information and to get involved, visit the Heartbeat website.