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You’re reading This Week in Speedgolf. Reading this newsletter is the second best feeling in the world. The best feeling, of course, is when you stripe your drive down #1 fairway with a big crowd watching.

(By the way, this is the first edition. Let me know what you’d do differently.)

Here’s what’s happening in speedgolf this week.

Bone & Willett Repeat as British Speedgolf Pairs Champions

Luke Bone and Luke Willett, competing as Sub 17, defended their title at the British Speedgolf Pairs Championship on May 11 at Brocket Hall’s Palmerston Course.

They finished 18 holes in 43 minutes and 49 seconds with 83 strokes, earning a Speedgolf Score of 126.49. The field included several PGA professionals on a challenging 9 km layout.

“Defending a title in Speedgolf demands perfect synergy; the Palmerston rewards that,” said Bone.

Pam Painter of British Speedgolf added, “PGA Pros are the backbone of the game, and we’re thrilled to see them embracing this athletic, fast-paced format.”

Nothing says “embracing” like gasping for breath after lipping out a 3-footer.

British Speedgolf Pairs Championship – May 11 (Brocket Hall, UK)​

• Men/Overall: Luke Bone & Luke Willett — 83 strokes / 43:49 = 126.49​
• Women: Kathy Leppard & Bev Fentiman — 108 / 66:41 = 174.41
• Mixed: Sean Monaghan & Britta Uschkamp — 99 / 71:45 = 170.45

Arizona Speedgolf Open – May 18 (Phoenix, AZ)​

• Open: Kyle Peyton — 76 / 43:34 = 119.34​
• Amateur: Taylor Kartchner — 89 / 59:12 = 148.12
• Senior Men: Garlin Smith — 83 / 65:42 = 148.42

“A FIRST-timer has won the Arizona Speedgolf Open and it’s Kyle Peyton!” — Speedgolf Baby Reel​

Indy Speedgolf Open – May 17 (Danville, IN)​

• Elite: Nick Evans — 86 / 53:14 = 139.14
• Amateur: Michael Lewis — 83 / 65:14 = 148.14
• Masters: Gary Sobczak — 92 / 62:00 = 154.00
• Junior: Eli Hommel — 105 / 57:42 = 162.42

Q Club Approved in USA, France, and Belgium​ As of May 24, the Q all-in-one club is now legal in Speedgolf across three countries. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of golf clubs, minus the tiny scissors and corkscrew (though that corkscrew might come in handy if you’re playing the French Open). In Indiana, Gary Sobczak and Nick Evans—both Q-users—won their divisions. Jason Hawkins reportedly rolled his eyes. More on Q Golf​

“We still had energy left for the sprint finish after 18!” — Kathy Leppard, Women’s division winner, along with Bev Fentiman, at the British Pairs Championship.

• On May 31 – June 1, the Missouri Speedgolf Open returns to Horton Smith Golf Course in Springfield, MO—site of Luke Willett’s 36:04 world‑record round in 2024. This event is SOLD OUT. (Speedgolf USA).
• Also on May 31, Golfclub Hasselt launches Belgium’s tour with a crowd‑friendly 9‑hole sprint designed for first‑timers (Speedgolf Belgium).
• On June 3, sunrise racers tackle Hyvigolf in Hyvinkää, Finland, finishing with a sauna‑and‑breakfast cooldown—true Nordic speedgolf (Speedgolf Finland).
• And on June 7, an international field featuring two‑time world champ Rob Hogan storms Castlebar Golf Club for the Irish Speedgolf Open (Register here).
• June 16 brings the Tali Speedgolf Open to Helsinki’s seaside Helsingin Golfklubi with a 20‑player cap and 6:30 a.m. solo tee times (Speedgolf Finland).
• On June 22, Belgium’s tour stops at Golf Park Tervuren, a wooded 9‑hole dash inside Brussels’ green belt (Speedgolf Belgium).
• June 28 – 29 sees Sweden crown national champions at Allerum Golfklubb, Helsingborg—five divisions over 36 holes plus a junior showcase (Speedgolf Sweden).
• July 4 – 5, the French Speedgolf Open lands at Golf International de Roissy near Paris. They say there’s a view of the airport — is that a feature?? (Speedgolf France).

• Speedgolf World Cup final broadcast featuring Rob Hogan. Speedgolf Baby on YouTube​
• Luke Bone and Luke Willett retain British Speedgolf pairs crown. PGA​
• Updated dad golfing goals. Tee30Golf on YouTube​
• Who has the best team name? – Speedgolf reacts. Speedgolf Baby on YouTube​
• One‑minute birdie run on the iconic sixth – Pink Streak on YouTube​

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