Rick Shiels Charity Challenge – 150 Miles in 6 Days for Prostate Cancer UK

Rick Shiels is the OG of YouTube Golf. In case you missed his backstory, here it is:

How Rick Shiels Became Golf’s Biggest YouTuber | Golf Podcast Ep. 414

With over 2 million subscribers, Rick Shiels is the undeniable king of golf YouTube, but how did get there, and what’s next for Rick?

Amassing some 2.3 million subscribers, shooting videos for over 10 years, he has proven adept at capturing the interest of the golfing world as it continues to grow.

His videos range from playing golf with a 7 ft 7 players clubs, teaching strongman Eddie Hall how to hit driver, and even playing matchplay against Robbie Williams.

His most recent exploits took him up the Scottish coast on a charity mission, as he aimed to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.

To commemorate Men’s Health Week, and the 150^th anniversary of the Open Championship – Shiels set himself the mammoth task of walking 150 miles; or 6 marathons in 6 days – all while carrying his golf clubs on his back.

He began on 14^th June 2022 at Prestwick Golf Club, the location of the first Open in 1860, and finished at St. Andrews, just before the 150^th Open began.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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During the charity efforts, in which the total raised stands at £127,000 – he kept us updated through his social media channels.

He started strong, ready to take on the challenge, but was clearly faltering after three days. On Day 4 of the 6 he managed 20 miles, despite having informed us of a foot fracture through the stress. Armed with walking poles to assist him, his fans lined up to watch him arrive at Gleneagles Resort. At this point the total money raised stood at £60,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A fantastic feel-good story and a staggering amount of money raised, which will make a huge difference to those suffering with the terrible illness, that affects 1 in 8 men. It was a demanding and well-thought out challenge to undertake for Shiels, and it was entertaining to follow.

He appeared to be pushing through some serious pain. Day 6 saw the finale at St. Andrews on Father’s Day (19^th June), where Shiels attracted a swarm of supporters lining the fairways and joining him up the famous 1^st and 18^th holes. He stuck around with his fans at the end, signing autographs and promoting the good cause.