Golf is a great way to get your body moving, your brain ticking and socialise with others. And chances are, if you're a member of a golf club you know someone living with Parkinson's.
Enjoy all the benefits of golf while raising money to fund Parkinson’s research breakthroughs, support the community and drive forward the search for a cure. And we'll send you free materials, like Parkinson’s UK golf tees, caps and pencils, to make sure your fundraiser stands out from the crowd.
Par for Parkinson's: play golf, club together, support Parkinson's UK!
Not sure where to start?
Get in touch to let us know you're holding a golf fundraiser.
We'll send you a guide full of fundraising ideas and your local Parkinson's UK fundraiser will be in touch to discuss your event in more detail and offer any support you need.
They’ll have loads of tips to help you make the most of your golf fundraiser.
Gavin Hastings OBE
We're pleased to announce that our Golf Captain for 2024/2025 is Gavin Hastings OBE. Gavin played rugby for the British & Irish Lions and is a former Scottish international, with over 65 caps for his country. A keen golfer, Gavin has supported multiple golf fundraising events and is a firm believer in keeping active through playing golf.
"I'm delighted to be Golf Captain and very happy to support Parkinson’s UK. The Par for Parkinson’s initiative is one that's very dear to my heart. Golf is a brilliant way to get active and get interactive with your friends. You're going to have an awful lot of fun."
Making golf Parkinson’s friendly
We want to make golf more accessible for people living with Parkinson’s. We’ve put together some advice so that everyone can join in and play comfortably on the course.
1. Complete a self-guided accessibility audit, available through Sport England and the Activity Alliance. Download this resource on the Activity Alliance website.
2. Consider the speed of play in all rounds and lessons. People with Parkinson's may need to pause to take medication or take extra rest breaks and for some, slowness and stiffness may impact their play.
3. Are your staff, committees and volunteers suitably Parkinson's aware? If not, visit our information about symptoms of the condition.