Golf is a great way to get your body moving, your brain ticking and to 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, support the community and drive forward the search for a cure. We’ll send you free materials, like Parkinson’s UK golf tees, caps and pencils, to help your fundraiser stand out.
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 plenty of tips to help you make the most of your golf fundraiser.
Charity of the Year fundraising
Support Parkinson’s UK by choosing us as your golf club’s charity of the year. Our community fundraisers are on hand to support you with our golf fundraising guide and some Par for Parkinson’s merchandise.
Golf is a great way to stay active, which has a positive impact both physically and mentally. For some people living with Parkinson’s, staying active can be as important as getting the right dose of medication.
Gavin Hastings OBE
We're pleased to announce that our Golf Captain is Gavin Hastings OBE. Gavin played rugby for the British and Irish Lions and is a former Scottish international, with more than 65 caps for his country. A keen golfer, Gavin has supported multiple golf fundraising events and is a strong 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 to help everyone 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 extra rest breaks. For some, slowness of movement and stiffness may affect their play.
3. Are your staff, committees and volunteers suitably Parkinson's aware? If not, visit our information about symptoms of the condition.