The 11th annual Fore The Hungry golf marathon: 24 straight hours of walking golf at Atlantic City Country Club to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia.
2015
After a round at Atlantic City Country Club, David Rayfield asked a question. Lots of charity golf events play 90 holes in carts, but could two people walk 90 holes on the longest day of the year?
Nick Rosetti said, "I'm in." They finished all 90 holes in 14 hours and 55 minutes.
2016 to 2025
The duo kept raising the bar: 108 holes, then 126 in 2024. The gear evolved with it. Glow balls, headlamps, hydration packs and strict pacing turned a long day into an overnight operation.
In 2025 they stopped counting holes and played for 24 hours straight, walking every one. It also became a charity event, and donors gave $8,885 to the food bank.
2026
This year the marathon raises money for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region. Nick has supported the House for 10 years and has seen what it does for families.
The House gives families a place to stay, meals and support while their children go through major medical treatment. Our goal is $10,000.
About 6:00 PM
The light goes, the marsh turns orange, and the long part of the night begins.
Overnight
Midnight tee times, space-junk sightings, and hole after hole in the dark with sweat, bugs, cramps and no sleep. This is where the marathon is won.
3:00 AM
"This is the most interesting and intense thing we do all year. It's an adventure, and a benchmark for our health and fitness. We're lucky to be able to do this. And what is our limit?"David Rayfield
About 7:20 AM
Friday morning. Fifteen hours down, nine to go.
You don't need to walk 24 hours to make a difference.
Give any amount
Every donation goes to Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia through its official DonorDrive page.
Give $200 or more
You are entered in a raffle for rounds at local courses, golf gear and more.
Give $500 or more
Sponsor a round: the first, the sunset, the sunrise or the last. We will dedicate it to whoever you choose and feature you on our fundraising page.
Title sponsor
Put your name on next year's marathon. Email David to talk it through.
Walk a few holes
Join us for a loop or two. Company makes a real difference late in the night.
Come to the send-off or the finish
4:00 PM on Thursday, October 29, and 4:00 PM on Friday, October 30.
Post updates
Share photos and progress through the day and night so people can follow along.
Start your own team
Have a partner crazy enough to walk 24 hours? Take it to your home course, or join us next year.
4:00 PM Friday
Twenty-four hours after the first tee shot. Come cheer the finish at Atlantic City Country Club, or send them home with a donation.
