A Moray man played 10 rounds of golf to raise money for a charity close to home.
Bryan Fotheringham undertook the mammoth task yesterday for Alzheimers Scotland in tribute to his father, who was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2016.
The 40-year-old began his first round of Forres Golf Course at 3.30am, and kept going throughout the day – even landing a hole in one.
The Forres support worker is already a keen golfer who plays off a +2 handicap and has been working hard in preparation for the “very difficult” challenge, which covered around 50 miles.
He said: “I’ve always wanted to do something for charity, and after my dad’s diagnosis I thought why not now?
“I planned it last August and have spent the last year getting as fit as I can. I’ve been hitting the gym more often and preparing as well as I can for this challenge.”
Mr Fotheringham’s father Richard, 69, was a keen supporter of his amateur golf career, which resulted in him winning the Forres Club Championships 11 times.
“My dad was always supportive of my golf career ever since I was a young boy playing in the junior championships,” he said.
“Even in the pouring rain he took me to all of my tournaments so this is a nice way to say thanks to him.”
Mr Fotheringham admitted the last three or four rounds would be the toughest he has ever played, adding: “I did a practice run of playing five rounds in a row and that went OK but this is a different proposition.
“If I can’t complete the challenge now, then I’ll never be able to do it. I’m fitter than I’ve ever been before so this is it for me.”
To donate to his effort, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bryan-fotheringham
