• Herbie, whose golf ball detection work benefits cancer charity

  • Feb 22 2025
  • Length: 13 mins
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Herbie, whose golf ball detection work benefits cancer charity

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  • Herbie, a jet black labrador retriever works as a golf ball detection dog at several golf courses around Petersfield.

    Owner Roger Hetherington explains how Herbie came to be a golf ball detection dog, the astonishing personal contribution he has made to Macmillan through a golf ball recycling initiative, and the unexpectedly grave danger that lurks on the golf course in high summer.

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    Or perhaps they've taken it upon themselves to do a job, please do get in touch with Kate at team@shineradio.uk.

    © & ℗ Kate Fairweather 2024

    Photo credit: Roger Heatherington

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