The Golf Gods — which consist of two teams — will tee off at Gleniti Golf Club at around 5.30am in the attempt to play 72 holes in one day.
The golfers are taking part in the Cancer Society’s Longest Day Golf Challenge.
Jodi Welsh said it was her fourth year participating in the challenge.
"It’s doing something I love for something I hate.
"I love golf, hate cancer and enjoy having a challenge to raise money for a cause to help people going through their cancer journey.’’
Mrs Welsh said whether it was little amounts to pay for a taxi to get to appointments or any other day-to-day needs, every bit counted.
For player Nate Ackroyd, it has become personal.
"This is my third year doing this and probably the most meaningful one.
"In the last year, I lost my mum [who was 55], my wife’s mum [in her mid 60s] and recently a 38-year-old my wife went to school with.
"It’s horrible watching their journey and with something like this, it gives hope to the future of maybe finding some cure or at least allowing people to receive the support they need in their journey.’’
Mr Ackroyd said 72 holes of golf was nothing to put themselves through to show support and raise money for others.
Andrew Donald said, "I guess we’ve all lost someone or known someone going through the cancer battle’’.
"I think Nate and I knew the same 38-year-old.
"He was one of the funniest guys I’ve ever met, just a real hard case, and he had three young children who will miss him dearly.
"About the only thing I’ve ever been half good at is golf, so I’m looking forward to the day and raising some serious cash for the cause.’’
For Colin White it was seeing his neighbour diagnosed with cancer and watching as he went through treatment.
"The Cancer Society made the whole ordeal a lot easier for him and his family, they do amazing work on a daily basis.
"Giving up one day to raise funds, whilst playing golf is an easy decision.’’
The players had a particular way of playing.
Team Jodi (who would be wearing pink) were competing against Team Doug (who would be wearing white).
South Canterbury’s Southern Cancer Society community manager Tracey Barratt said however people played was great.
Mrs Barratt said she could not thank participants enough for giving the 72-holes in a day challenge a go.
"Every little bit raised means we can continue supporting our community through their cancer journey and support much needed research.
"I’m hoping we’re also providing our participants the opportunity to share a day of fun with family and friends."
— APL
