To support L’Arche Calgary, which runs homes and programs for persons with developmental disabilities, a trio of golfers with endure 24 hours of non stop golf at the Dinosaur Trail Golf and Country Club starting at 8 a.m. Friday, July 26.
For many, the perfect day out in the summer is long day at the local golf course. Several golfers will literally make a day of the Dinosaur Trail Golf and Country Club as they golf for 24 straight hours.
The three will golf around the clock in support of L’Arche Calgary’s homes and programs for people with developmental disabilities. They will start bright and early and 8 a.m. on Friday, July 26, and end at 8 a.m the following morning.
Nothing is more frustrating than a lost ball and the three, to keep track, during the night, the players will use glow-in-the-dark balls and flashlights. They will also mark the fairways and hazards with glow sticks.
Though a day on the course is a dream for some, it might not be all fun and games to the marathon golfers.
“All kidding aside, this will be grueling. This is not a relay. This is me going for 24 hours non-stop. This will mean blisters, pulled muscles and tendonitis. This will mean trying to swing a golf club after a night with no sleep when I will be so tired I will barely be able to walk and think. This will mean trying to make a golf swing while so sleep deprived and so fatigued that it will take every ounce of energy just to move,” said Randal Van de Moselaer. “I believe deeply in the work of L’Arche Calgaryand operating the homes and programs requires financial support in order to continue to make a significant impact in our community.”
Residents are invited to stop by and watch the trio as they swing through their marathon golf game.
“Scott Westman at Dinosaur Trail Golf Course in Drumheller has been very helpful and accommodating in making this event work,” said Dave Tod. “We will have an RV on site so why not drive down after work and join us for a round or…three!”
