FORMER Newcastle United and Sunderland players will go head-to-head on the golf course for charity.

The Red and White v Black and White charity golf day will be held at Ramside Golf Club, near Durham City, on Friday, October 3.

The SAFC team will be led by 1973 FA Cup winner Micky Horswill, while ex-Magpies forward Alan Shoulder will spearhead the Newcastle line-up.

Guests are invited to take part to raise money for North-East children’s charity Hope4Kidz.

The day will include breakfast, 18 holes of golf, a pre-dinner drinks reception, evening meal and question-and-answer session with the ex-professionals.

There will be prizes for the winning player, team and tee shot that lands nearest the pin, plus an auction and other competitions,

Mixed teams and guests of all golf handicaps are welcome. To enter a team of four, priced £200, call Hope4Kidz on 0191-534-7788 or email: vivienwatts@hope4kidz.org.uk

Hope4Kidz helps young people suffering severe illness or disability, poverty or abuse by providing medical, learning and leisure equipment.