'Record-breaking' golf fundraiser raises nearly £130k for Glasgow groups
A property company has raised nearly £130,000 through its annual golf fundraiser.
HFD, a commercial property firm, organised the event through the HFD Charitable Foundation on May 23.
More than 170 players from the construction, property, and engineering sectors attended the event at Gleneagles to raise funds for charities across Glasgow and the surrounding area.
Read more: Glasgow team complete Edinburgh Marathon for 'important' cause
Teams competed across the venue's three championship courses, while a record-number of participants took part in non-golf activities like tri-target shooting, which included archery, rifle shooting, and clay pigeon shooting.
The fundraiser, now celebrating its 15th year, is part of HFD's initiative to support local communities.
Recently, the fundraiser has benefitted several charities including Alive & Kicking, Venture Scotland, Nil by Mouth, HopScotch Children's Charity, Shakespeare Street Youth Club, Glasgow Riding for the Disabled Association, The Children's Heart Federation, and Starter Packs Glasgow.
The funding will aid these organisations in providing services such as volunteer training, wellbeing therapies, family support groups, and improvements to community facilities.
Read more: Plea issued for 'vital' foster carers as Glasgow numbers drop
Lauren McKenzie, HFD Charitable Foundation ambassador, said: "Our annual golf day continues to grow in impact, and it's fantastic to see such strong support from our industry peers year after year.
"A huge thank you to everyone who took part and played a role in making it another brilliant day.
"Every pound raised allows us to give to charities making a real difference – and with another record-breaking total this year, we're looking forward to supporting even more good causes in 2026."
This year's fundraiser was supported by several sponsors, including AM Tiling, Gardiner & Theobald, Landscape and Contracts, Net Zero Facades, Wallace Whittle, and Woolgar Hunter.
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