Every hero needs a plan before they set off! We’ve got you covered with some helpful tips below.
Start time
We recommend teeing off as close to 5.30am or first light as possible. This will ensure you finish your challenge before dark. It should take no longer than 14 hours to complete 72 holes. If you have opted in for 36 or 54 holes, it will take you less time. Each round should take no more than 3.5 hours and will be quickened by playing in pairs.
Remember to incorporate regular breaks in shaded areas to stay hydrated and energised.
Quick tip: Get an early night. You’ll need it!
What to bring
Wear anything you feel comfortable in that fits the club’s rules is great. We strongly recommend you wear a broad-brimmed hat to protect yourself from the sun and it’s going to be a lot of walking so bring your comfiest golf shoes.
Here’s what you’ll want:
Your trusty woods, irons and putter
Sunscreen
A towel
Change of shirt or two
Spare socks
Water bottle
Vaseline – to help prevent chafing
Sweatbands
Sunglasses
Blister kit – just in case
Healthy snacks to get you through
As well as spare balls, tees, pens and pencils
Scoring and rules
Stableford is your scoring system.
Use the ‘Irish Rule’ or ‘Lateral Hazard Rule’ for balls that appear lost in hazard – drop your new ball within two club-lengths of the line of entry of your lost ball. One stroke penalty applies.
‘Gimmes’ are considered to be less than the rubber handle length of the putter.
To make the day run as smoothly as possible, we recommend the following:
Ask the pro-shop to notify all other players on the course that you have right of way
Plan ahead for completing all four rounds – use a cart or complete them in a relay
Where possible, play in pairs
Slip
on clothing
Ensure your clothes cover as much skin as possible, especially shoulders.
Slop
on SPF30 (or higher)
broad-spectrum sunscreen
The average-sized adult needs 7 teaspoons (35ml) to cover their body.
Re-apply sunscreen every two hours, or more often when sweating.
Slap
on hat
Wear a wide-brimmed hat.
Ensure it’s cool and comfortable throughout the day.
Seek
shade throughout the day
It can be trees, pergolas or take a golf umbrella with you so you can have shade anywhere.
Slide
on sunglasses
Wear a close-fitting style of sunglasses with a sun protection rating of 2 or higher.
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