Staff WriterWhen Rick Shiels, the undisputed king of golf content on YouTube, set out to play 100 holes in a single day, it wasn’t for likes, views, or even bragging rights. It was personal.
With Motocaddy rolling in strong as a headline supporter, the world’s best-selling electric trolley brand joined Shiels on a mission to raise awareness—and serious cash—for Prostate Cancer UK, the nation’s leading men’s health charity.
Motocaddy’s involvement wasn’t just a handshake and a logo slap. The company pledged £100 for every birdie made during Rick’s Big Golf Race—bringing in a pot that ended at £2,500 and then, in a move worthy of a standing ovation on the 18th green, doubled it to £5,000.
“We’re delighted to have been able to help boost fundraising efforts for Rick and Ben for what is an unbelievable cause. The day was a mixture of celebrating their efforts, but also remembering why we’re here in the first place,” said Oliver Churcher, Motocaddy’s Marketing Director.
“When I heard the numbers around prostate cancer, with 1 in 8 men being affected, and how it’s now the most common cancer in England, anything we could do to raise awareness or highlight the risks to men across the country was a no-brainer.”
The man beside Rick on this marathon was his trusted cameraman, Ben Wright, whose own father is currently battling advanced prostate cancer.
That’s what made this more than a charity stunt. It was a brotherly show of strength—and a punishing test of stamina—at Manchester’s Prestwich Golf Club.
Rick, armed with nearly three million YouTube subscribers and years of charitable campaigns under his belt, was quick to say yes.
“I want to say big heartfelt thanks to Motocaddy for the support of not just the birdie fund, but for the electric trolleys that helped us round 100 holes,” said Shiels.
“When Ben told me about his father’s diagnosis and his desire to take on The Big Golf Race, it was an immediate ‘yes’ from me. I like to try and support Prostate Cancer UK every year if I can… but 100 holes in a single day was a really tough challenge, especially in the heat, but it was all worth it to help raise vital funds to help save men’s lives.”
Motocaddy provided two M7 GPS REMOTE trolleys for Rick and Ben, as well as an M5 GPS DHC for guests joining the walk.
And let’s be clear—this wasn’t a leisurely afternoon loop. This was golf’s answer to an ultramarathon: a 36-mile grind involving every club in the bag and every ounce of determination.
Since launching in 2020, The Big Golf Race has quietly become the UK’s largest golf fundraising effort, with over 14,400 participants raising a staggering £4.5 million.
The event offers tiers for all levels of madness: the Half Marathon (36 holes), the Full Marathon (72), or the 100-hole Ultra challenge, which is enough to make your spikes cry.
Prostate Cancer UK’s Daniel Richards hailed the collective effort: “Every penny from every challenge means so much to us and it gets us closer to the ultimate target of having prostate cancer being easily detected and stop men from dying.
Having Rick use his platform to raise awareness of our messaging is amazing, and to have the golf community come together, like Motocaddy, to pledge what they have is special.”
This year, 2,500 golfers are expected to join the ranks of the race, each taking steps—quite literally—toward changing lives.
Those who raise £250 or more will be entered to win a luxury golfing getaway to Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus, and the top fundraiser will walk away with a £3,000 Titleist prize package.
Golfers looking to follow in Rick’s footsteps (and perhaps with a few fewer blisters) can sign up at www.biggolfrace.prostatecanceruk.org. They’ll get a fundraising pack with golf balls, tees, pencils, and guides—not to mention a real chance to make a difference.
To sponsor Rick and Ben directly, visit their JustGiving page. And to check out Motocaddy’s full range of products—from GPS trolleys to bags and batteries—swing over to www.motocaddy.com or follow @MotocaddyGolf.
Because sometimes golf isn’t just about getting the ball in the hole—it’s about getting men the help they need, before it’s too late.
