Andy Cole has set up this fund to help people like him, who are living with kidney disease. The money raised goes towards research into transplants and the best ways to support patients’ mental health and wellbeing.
Andy Cole Fund Charity Golf Day
Join us for a day of golf, dinner and entertainment at The Andy Cole Fund to raise money to fund vital research into transplants and patients’ mental health and wellbeing.
The Andy Cole Fund Golf Day
Join for an unforgettable day of golf and fundraising in support of the Andy Cole Fund, set against the stunning backdrop of the Ballesteros Masters Course at the Shire Golf Club, London.
Order of events
The day begins with a hearty breakfast on arrival, before heading out for 18 exceptional holes on one of the UK’s most prestigious championship courses. Along the way, enjoy a range of exciting on-course challenges including beat the pro, longest drive and nearest the pin with refreshments provided on course to keep you fuelled throughout the day.
After the final putt drops, return to the clubhouse to relax and celebrate with a well-earned drink and enjoy some live music on the terrace. Then sit down to a delicious two course meal, followed by prize giving and a silent auction, featuring fantastic items to bid on in support of the Andy Cole Fund.
- 9am: Team registration and breakfast. Driving range and putting green open for practice balls.
- 9.45am: Welcome from Andy Cole and Kidney Research UK. Followed by pre-golf briefing from The Shire.
- 10:30am: 18-hole stableford competition (shotgun start) with refreshments provided on course sponsored by Riveria Travel.
- 3.30pm-4.30pm : Meet in the clubhouse bar for live music on the terrace.
- 4.30pm-6.30pm: two course meal, prize giving, charity speeches and silent auction.
Timings are subject to small changes on the day.
Ticket packages
Join us for a day on the golf course to remember.
Team entry: £1,000 (4 people)
Includes:
- Breakfast rolls during registration
- Complimentary practice balls on the driving range
- 18 holes on the Ballesteros Masters Course
- On course competitions including Beat the Pro, Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive
- On-course refreshments
- A fabulous two-course meal with wine in the evening
- Chance to bid on money can’t buy prizes in our silent auction
Individual tickets: £250 per person
A limited number of individual tickets are available for this event. Individual ticket holders will put in a mixed team of 4.
Dinner tickets only: £55 per person
Tickets are available to purchase for the post golf dinner for those who wish to attend but not play the golf competition.
About the golf course
Rated London’s #1 golf experience, The Shire’s Seve Ballestoros golf course is destined to be the iconic Spaniards one and only challenge to golfers in the UK.
Six par threes, six par fours, six par fives. No two consecutive holes of the same par, on either nine. Links holes, stadium-style Tour golf holes, and traditional British parkland holes, all immaculately presented.
The Ballesteros Masters Course has many unforgettable holes, often challenging you with a shot over water, and none more than the 18th – where the course architect literally stamped his initial with an S-shaped lake, making it the ultimate challenge of on the country’s most demanding closing holes.
Other ways to support
Drive that extra yard and become a sponsor
Sponsorship is vital to cover the costs of the event, meaning every pound raised on the day will go directly towards funding our lifesaving work.
We are currently seeking hole sponsors for the golf competition and are also open to discussing wider opportunities to work together with companies.
To find out more about how you can become a sponsor and support the event please contact our special events team specialevents@kidneyresearchuk.org for more information and to discuss possible partnerships.
Prizes for silent auction
The event will feature a special silent auction using interactive bidding tablets.
All donated items will be featured on the golf day’s dedicated fundraising site and can be tailored to acknowledge the person or company who donated the gift, including images, copy and links to external websites.
We would be very grateful for any contributions towards our auction to help us raise vital funds at the event.
Contact specialevents@kidneyresearchuk.org or call 0300 303 1100 if you are able to help.
Make a donation
If you’re unable to attend, please consider supporting our fundraising by making a donation.
Thanks to our sponsors:
Got a question? Get in touch
If you have a question or would like to chat about one of our events, the team here at Kidney Research UK are happy to help. Please get in touch.