AMATEURS golfers will have the chance to compete against a number of celebrities in a new charity golf event at the Donald Trump's Turnberry course.

Celebrity golfers from sport, TV and entertainment will play alongside amateurs in a four ball 18-hole competition on the famed Ailsa course in September to raise funds for Beatson Cancer Charity in South Ayrshire.

Those competing include Dougie Donnelly and fellow presenters Chris Hollins, John Inverdale, ormer Scottish rugby internationalist Andy Nicol and comedian, Fred Macaulay.

They will be playing the Open championship course prior to its revamp in October.

The charity is dedicated to enhancing people's outlook at every stage of their cancer journey throughout the Beatson Cancer Centre and related facilities across the West of Scotland.

It also funds a range of specialist posts including nursing, radiography, physics and research-based staff as well as for enhanced medical equipment, innovative service developments, unique research projects and educational initiatives.

Charlene Elliott, Head of Fundraising at Beatson Cancer Charity said: "We are so grateful to Trump Turnberry for choosing Beatson Cancer Charity as its official charity to benefit from this fantastic, star-studded event. Alarmingly, more than one in three people are affected by cancer in the West of Scotland - the highest cancer rate in Europe."

Amateur golfers are invited to purchase a team of three and will be allocated a celebrity on arrival at the resort.

Included in the round will be the opportunity to beat the old pro on the 11th hole when players will compete against former European tour winner, Andrew Murray.

Following the competition, all players will enjoy a dinner, hosted by Donnelly in the main ballroom when a number of first class prizes and auction items will be available.

Stephen Walker, Director of Sales & Marketing of Trump Turnberry, said:

"There is a legendary history of celebrity golf events at Turnberry and we are delighted to continue this important legacy in partnership with the West of Scotland's leading cancer charity."