Secure a complimentary fourball at these golf courses for charity

It's the time of year for those wonderfully extended windows of daylight that can make days seemingly last forever, providing even more hours to craft unforgettable moments on the golf course.

Whether you're an early morning riser or relish the chance for a twilight round in the dying embers of dusk - why not both? - these are undoubtedly the best weeks of the season.

Naturally, given that in northern parts of the country, you could easily play for 18 hours, this is the period when golfers typically take on marathon challenges for charity, encompassing an endurance testing number of holes in a single day.

The Big Golf Race is the most significant of these ventures, raising invaluable funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK, the most commonly diagnosed form of the disease among men.

Since it was first launched in 2020, millions have been accumulated and lifetime memories have been created by those players who have taken on the challenge for (quite often) deeply personal reasons.

But if you have signed up to participate and have been tirelessly fundraising, the question is where should you undertake your own Big Golf Race?

For some golfers, their home clubs are graciously accommodating, but if that isn't a prospect, thankfully there are locations throughout the land who have signed up to be partners for the event this year.

You can see those through this Course Finder - but we wanted to bring to your attention a select few who have an even more notable distinction in 2026.

Thanks to a partnership with the PGA, a selection of complimentary fourballs have been set aside for those taking part in The Big Golf Race.

You and three others can take advantage of this - assuming you are officially raising money through The Big Golf Race. All you need to do is provide a link to your fundraising page in order to complete your booking. You could do that right now by clicking here.

Some of the courses have already been taken, but there is an exciting bunch that are still available, and we'd love to take a closer glance at them now.

Bawtry Golf Club

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Golfshake Rating: 3.84

Review Comment: "Great course, challenging and excellent condition, greens are perfect."

Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.02

Review Comment: "In fantastic condition, tremendous greens, water on some holes hidden well if you've never played course before, beware, would definitely play again."

Castlereagh Hills Golf Club

Location: Belfast, County Down

Golfshake Rating: 4.28

Review Comment: "Don't be put off by this being a municipal course. It is well maintained and offers some great challenging holes. Please give it a go at least once, you won't be disappointed."

Conwy Golf Club

Location: Conwy, Gwynedd

Golfshake Rating: 4.55

Review Comment: "Glorious surroundings. Very warm welcome from pro shop, couldn't be friendlier. Practice facilities first class and impressed that all practice balls are clean and personalised to the club. Course a demanding links course with gorse that will gobble up wayward shots. Plenty of opportunities to take on the course or play safe. And the impressive rainbow appeared."

Easter Moffat Golf Club

Location: Airdrie, North Lanarkshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.29

Review Comment: "Course is in excellent condition, some interesting and challenging holes."

Kilton Forest Golf Course

Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Golfshake Rating: 3.79

Review Comment: "Excellent, well maintained municipal course, great value for money and friendly staff."

Newburgh Links Golf Club

Location: Newburgh, Aberdeenshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.46

Review Comment: "Have played this course many times, however the condition of the course at the moment is as good as I've ever seen it. The greens are fantastic and they have shaped the fairways to give them more definition. I would recommend this course to anyone and the price is very good value!"

Peterculter Golf Club

Location: Peterculter, Aberdeenshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.57

Review Comment: "Fantastic welcome and very accommodating team, especially the pro shop! Course in great condition with greens running true and fair. Some really interesting holes which would benefit knowing where to miss! Overall, very well worth a visit and enjoy the clubhouse after your round."

Scotscraig Golf Club

Location: Tayport, Fife

Golfshake Rating: 4.54

Review Comment: "Great course in excellent condition, challenging and fun to play."

Willingdon Golf Club

Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex

Golfshake Rating: 4.21

Review Comment: "A stunning course set on the side of a hill just outside Eastbourne. A friendly welcome in the clubhouse. Course in excellent condition (end of April). Greens fast but true. Be prepared for hills. Stunning views from the higher tees. Some tricky approach shots. Definitely one to visit. Will return."

Wirral Golf Club

Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside

Golfshake Rating: 4.08

Review Comment: "Great course, well maintained and challenging. Would be even better with a couple of par 5s. Clubhouse was very welcoming with a good range of food and beers. Would strongly recommend."

If you're participating this year and want to claim one of these fourballs for your challenge - then remember to click here.

And if you're needing further information on The Big Golf Race and what to expect, here is everything you need to know.