Kings Golf Club’s annual fundraising challenge for Prostate Cancer UK took place last week.

They are expecting to raise around £39,000 when the final pennies have dropped in, matching their efforts from last year in another huge contribution to the national charity.

Kings Golf Club once again set out to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. Picture: Callum MackayKings Golf Club once again set out to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. Picture: Callum MackayKings Golf Club once again set out to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. Picture: Callum MackayGillies Mackenzie, Gary McIntosh, Michael Martin, Ryan Mackintosh and Kevin Leitch. Picture: Callum MackayGillies Mackenzie, Gary McIntosh, Michael Martin, Ryan Mackintosh and Kevin Leitch. Picture: Callum MackayGillies Mackenzie, Gary McIntosh, Michael Martin, Ryan Mackintosh and Kevin Leitch. Picture: Callum MackayAndrew Martin, Jordan Andrew, Bill Andrew and Craig McKay. Picture: Callum MackayAndrew Martin, Jordan Andrew, Bill Andrew and Craig McKay. Picture: Callum MackayAndrew Martin, Jordan Andrew, Bill Andrew and Craig McKay. Picture: Callum Mackay

Once again, 70 golfers took to the course, with some teeing off as early as 4.30am to make sure they completed all 72 holes throughout the day.

Four different competitions were available to enter to keep things interesting for those entering, with a single’s competition, a double’s competition, a foursomes and a Texas Scramble to round off the day.

There was entertainment on offer throughout the day at Kings Golf Club too. Picture: Callum MackayThere was entertainment on offer throughout the day at Kings Golf Club too. Picture: Callum MackayThere was entertainment on offer throughout the day at Kings Golf Club too. Picture: Callum MackayGary Birch, Ermin Jaganjac, Francis Stewart and Vinnie Nordvik. Picture: Callum MackayGary Birch, Ermin Jaganjac, Francis Stewart and Vinnie Nordvik. Picture: Callum MackayGary Birch, Ermin Jaganjac, Francis Stewart and Vinnie Nordvik. Picture: Callum MackayEntrants completed 72 holes in a single day as part of the fundraising challenge. Picture: Callum MackayEntrants completed 72 holes in a single day as part of the fundraising challenge. Picture: Callum MackayEntrants completed 72 holes in a single day as part of the fundraising challenge. Picture: Callum Mackay

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Everyone made it through to the end in the Highland capital, with the fundraising total being topped up by matching contributions from individuals’ employers, and an always-popular race night last weekend.

Even wildlife were showing their support for the challenge at Kings Golf Club. Picture: Callum MackayEven wildlife were showing their support for the challenge at Kings Golf Club. Picture: Callum MackayEven wildlife were showing their support for the challenge at Kings Golf Club. Picture: Callum MackayThere were four different competitions throughout the day for entrants to sink their teeth into. Picture: Callum MackayThere were four different competitions throughout the day for entrants to sink their teeth into. Picture: Callum MackayThere were four different competitions throughout the day for entrants to sink their teeth into. Picture: Callum MackayA total of 70 golfers took to the course as part of the annual challenge. Picture: Callum MackayA total of 70 golfers took to the course as part of the annual challenge. Picture: Callum MackayA total of 70 golfers took to the course as part of the annual challenge. Picture: Callum Mackay

The golf club do their bit for the charity every year to honour the memory of former player Bill Andrew.

They are not the only ones who have taken up the mantle in golf, with the likes of Carlisle Golf Club embarking on a similar 72-hole challenge earlier this year, raising over £50,000.

So many golfers descending on Kings Golf Club meant an at times eclectic mix of equipment. Picture: Callum MackaySo many golfers descending on Kings Golf Club meant an at times eclectic mix of equipment. Picture: Callum MackaySo many golfers descending on Kings Golf Club meant an at times eclectic mix of equipment. Picture: Callum MackayKings Golf Club's efforts have raised around £39,000 for Prostate Cancer UK this year. Picture: Callum MackayKings Golf Club's efforts have raised around £39,000 for Prostate Cancer UK this year. Picture: Callum MackayKings Golf Club’s efforts have raised around £39,000 for Prostate Cancer UK this year. Picture: Callum MackayAcross all the years they have been doing fundraising events, Kings Golf Club have now raised around £120,000 for Prostate Cancer UK. Picture: Callum MackayAcross all the years they have been doing fundraising events, Kings Golf Club have now raised around £120,000 for Prostate Cancer UK. Picture: Callum MackayAcross all the years they have been doing fundraising events, Kings Golf Club have now raised around £120,000 for Prostate Cancer UK. Picture: Callum Mackay

All those efforts are part of a campaign run by Prostate Cancer UK called The Big Golf Race, who encourage participants to complete either a half marathon (36 holes), a marathon (72 holes), or an ultra-marathon (100 holes).

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men, leading to renewed efforts to diagnose the disease as early as possible this year.

Lewis Smith, Colin Maclean, Ross Anderson and Arran Mcaleer. Picture: Callum MackayLewis Smith, Colin Maclean, Ross Anderson and Arran Mcaleer. Picture: Callum MackayLewis Smith, Colin Maclean, Ross Anderson and Arran Mcaleer. Picture: Callum MackayJamie Glass, Alex Glass, Kevin Munro and Lewis Leckie. Picture: Callum MackayJamie Glass, Alex Glass, Kevin Munro and Lewis Leckie. Picture: Callum MackayJamie Glass, Alex Glass, Kevin Munro and Lewis Leckie. Picture: Callum MackayFiona Hossack, Janice Ross , Avril Wilson and Krista Allan. Picture: Callum MackayFiona Hossack, Janice Ross , Avril Wilson and Krista Allan. Picture: Callum MackayFiona Hossack, Janice Ross , Avril Wilson and Krista Allan. Picture: Callum Mackay

Earlier in 2026, the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative was launched by luminaries including Sir Chris Hoy.

As a result, pop-up testing centres appeared all around the country, including at Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s stadium, helping tens of thousands of men get tested.

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