Childhood Cancer Charity Calls On Clubs To Fly Special Flag On 18th Greens

Golf Courses around the UK are being called to show support for children battling cancer.

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Ed Carruthers
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An initiative set up by childhood cancer charity 'It's Never You', is calling on golf courses around the United Kingdom to turn the flags on their 18th greens gold and orange to spread awareness of the illness.

Courses have been asked to fly the flags during club medal or stableford competitions and have also been invited to organise new competitions dedicated to the cause or incorporate the charity's appeal into a scheduled event in the future. 

The charity has been backed by European Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie, who said: "Cancer knows no bounds, and when it affects a child, it shatters the world of the child and their family. 

"This September, join me in supporting the 'It's Never You' charity, as they strive to raise awareness for childhood cancer and the immense toll it takes on their parents.

"Let's unite golf clubs across the UK in raising the gold and orange charity flag on their 18th greens, paying tribute to the courageous battle being fought by these children and their families."

Ceri Menai-Davis and his wife Frances started the foundation in memory of their late son Hugh, who sadly passed away at age six to rhabdomyosarcoma in 2021.

'It's Never You' Charity golf flag

'It's Never You' has asked golf clubs to fly this gold and orange flag on their 18th greens 

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Davis is a director of the Bridgedown Golf Group which operates several courses, including the Shire London, West London Golf Centre and the soon to be built Legacy Club.

The non-for profit also provides a social network for the parents and carers for children with cancer, who can engage with experts and receive support through the charity's platforms.  

Davis recently ran the London Marathon with YouTube golf sensation Rick Shiels with the pair raising money for 'It's Never You'.  

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"We want to raise awareness for childhood cancer and the toll it takes on their parents and show our support for those affected," Davis, the charity's CEO, said. 

"By turning their 18th flags gold and orange, golf clubs can help us do just that. If they can raise funds to support the parents who look after that would be a bonus."

In a statement today 'It's Never You' said it is "committed to making a difference in the lives of parents and their families affected by this devastating disease."

For information on how you can get involved and support the charity, visit their website at www.itsneveryou.com.

Ed Carruthers
Ed Carruthers
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Ed has been playing golf for as long as he can remember and is obsessive about the sport. He is regularly sought after by family members and friends for advice on what equipment to buy and uses his background, having written extensively on golf in the past, to produce equipment orientated content for Golf Monthly.  

Having obtained a Masters in Law with Medicine from the University of Liverpool, Ed has recently changed paths into journalism and just last year achieved his NCTJ Sports Journalism Diploma with the Press Association. 

He has written for a variety of media outlets over the years and has interviewed some big names in sport, including Premier League managers, All Blacks Coaches and Grand Slam tennis superstars. He has also worked on some huge sporting events, including the 2021 Australian Open and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. And when he's not writing for Golf Monthly, you'll find him producing news and feature articles for the MailOnline's sports desk, where he covers everything from football to rugby union. 

During his weekends off, you'll likely find Ed heading out for a round at one of his local golf clubs with his friends, and was, up until recently, a member at the Leatherhead Golf Club in Surrey. Ed also plays the saxophone, can tell you some pretty terrible dad jokes and can knock up a very tasty carbonara!   

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