On the big day
To prepare yourself for The People's Major, the toughest challenge in non-pro golf, here's a few things to think about. You can read other challengers tips and advice in the Facebook group too.
What to wear on the golf course
Anything you feel comfortable in that fits the club's rules is great. We strongly recommend you wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
We've got some great Macmillan branded golf clothing and we'd be honoured if you and your team of heroes wore it. You can check out our golf range here.
All profits from our golf range go towards supporting people living with cancer.
What to bring
Your trusty woods, irons and putter, plus:
- Sunblock
- Waterproofs
- A towel
- Spare socks
- Something warm
- Water bottle
- Vaseline – to help prevent chafing
- Sweatbands
- Sunglasses
- Blister kit – just in case
as well as spare balls, tees, pens and pencils.
How to last all day
Tips to help you keep going when the going gets tough.
1. Make the most of the time
- Start as early as you can
- Play off forward tees
- Leave lost balls
- Let whoever's ready go first
2. Stay cool and hydrated
Drink at least one bottle of water per round.
Have a shower at the half way point.
3. Protect yourself from the sun
Wear suncream and a hat even if it isn't sunny.
4. Pack in the snacks
Keep energy levels high – nothing too sugary or you'll crash.
5. Banish blisters
And chafing. Use Vaseline to protect vulnerable bits and pack a blister kit.
Pace of play
Play at a good pace and be ready to play. Leave your bags where it's easy to move on quickly. Ask any groups ahead if you can play through.
How to score your rounds of golf
To work out your team's total for each round:
- Add up the best two Stableford scores for each hole
- Include the full handicap allowance
Then add up your scores from each round to get your grand total.