A Launceston tradesman will play four back-to-back 18 rounds of golf in one day to raise money for cancer research next month.
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More than 3000 golfers take on The Longest Day each year across a range of courses throughout Australia where the skill, strength and stamina of participants is put to the ultimate test.
Cancer Council Tasmania chief executive Penny Egan said the golf challenge, consisting of 72 holes that must be completed in a 24 hours, was an initiative vital to raising funds to help the organisation conduct research, deliver prevention campaigns and support people as they navigate their cancer journey.
"Every day, nine Tasmanians receive a cancer diagnosis and Cancer Council Tasmania is there to support them and their families with our services," she said.
The event has never been held at the Longford golf course, however, this year one of the club's members is looking to change that.
Hadspen father of five and avid golfer said he and a group of mates would take on the task on the December 17, rather than the traditional nationwide date of December 13.
"One round normally takes about four hours, so playing four rounds in one day will be a tough gig, but nowhere near as tough as the pain our family and friends with cancer suffer each and every day," he said.
Mr Walker hoped the community would come to the event to show support and said a barbeque and variety of children's activities would also be held on the day.
- To donate to Mr Walker's efforts, visit www.longestday.org.au/fundraiser/walkerswithballs.