Lauren Cupp returns!

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

Lauren Cupp returned to competition last week for the first time since giving birth — and fired a 75 in 62 minutes to win the women’s title at the New York State Speedgolf Sprint.

Her 137 SG score marked a strong comeback, and she said she was “grateful to be back out there competing again.” You can watch her return here.

If you’ve got a kind word for a world-class mom, now’s a good time to leave it in the comments. Postpartum athletes are often magnets for criticism — but Lauren continues to be a force in the sport, on and off the course.

Wes Cupp shot 4-over 76 in 47:18 to post a 123 SG and take the overall title — plus the $400 purse — at this year’s New York State Speedgolf Sprint, defeating Rob Hogan and Jim Davis on his home course.

A muggy day didn’t slow him down on his home course at Rome CC. And after what happened last time he invited a British Isles ringer to town (looking at you, Luke Willett), I salute Wes for restoring American dominance.

New York State Speedgolf Sprint | Rome, NY | Jul 17, 2025 (results)

• Elite M: Wes Cupp (USA) | 76 in 47:18 | 123:18
• Elite W: Lauren Cupp (USA) | 75 in 62:00 | 137:00

Torslanda City Links Speedgolf Open | Gothenburg, SWE | 19 Jul 2025 ​Ocean-side loop brings west-coast speedgolf to Sweden for the first time.

• Open: Joakim Wikland (SWE) | 81 in 47:00 | 129
• Johan Larsson (SWE) | 88 in 58:00 | 146
• Jacob Wallgren (SWE) | 90 in 56:00 | 146
• Oskar Wallgren (SWE) | 89 in 64:00 | 153
• Anders Häggdahl (SWE) | 101 in 73:00 | 174

Wikland’s 129 SGS now stands as the Torslanda benchmark after eight starters tackled the windy seaside track.

Speedgolf on Tour – Steenhoven | Ravels, BEL | 20 Jul 2025 ​Pine-heath 9-hole sprint with Belgian Open spots on the line.

Gross (9 holes)

• Gross: Joris Swinnen (BEL) | 43 strokes in 36:10 | 79.2
• Filip Beerens (BEL) | 50 in 31:30 | 81.5
• Jasper Swinnen (BEL) | 47 in 38:45 | 85.8

Net (after HDCP)

• Net: Filip Beerens (BEL) | 50 in 31:30 (7 hdcp) | 69.6
• Frank Mangelschots (BEL) | 45 in 41:49 (10 hdcp) | 71.4
• Joris Swinnen (BEL) | 43 in 36:10 (3 hdcp) | 72.2

Joris’s play keeps the Swinnen name on top of the gross leaderboard, while Beerens converted a tidy net win with seven handicap strokes in hand.

Twelve teams competed in a brand-new Golf Cart Division at the Kentucky Speedgolf Open — playing 9 holes with golf score as the winner and time as the tiebreaker. The format had a 60-minute limit, and by all accounts, players loved it.

The field is already asking for a return in 2026. See the vibe​

Kyle Peyton, creator of SpeedgolfApp.com, dropped the first 3 entries in his new instructional video series: How to Play Speedgolf. Check it out​

Distance runner Gabe Gerhauser announced his goal to break 2:50 in the marathon and shoot under 80 in golf before the end of the year. He’s training both sports simultaneously — and blending them in some wild ways.

In one recent video, Gabe played a round of golf and then ran as many miles as he was over par. The score? +19. The run? 19 miles in the Arizona heat.

Rob Hogan partnered with elite junior golfers for a 500-yard par 5 challenge — alternating shots and finishing with a par in just 2 minutes and 12 seconds.

The video’s a blast. Watch it here​

Speedgolf Finland shared a sleek new data visualization: synchronized GPS replays of competitors from tee-off to finish, all starting on hole 1. Part Mario Kart ghost race, part Strava heatmap — and all awesome.

• GC De Wijnvelden Speedgolf — August 3, Meerdonk, Belgium: Farmstead fairways host another fast 9-hole tour stop. info​
• Pickala Speedgolf — August 6, Siuntio, Finland: 18 coastal parkland holes with dramatic water carries challenge Nordic speedsters. info​
• Rob Hogan’s TGL Indoor Speedgolf Event — August 11. The big bearded Irishman has the TGL stadium in Florida for the day and will invite 8 players to contest the highest-profile indoor speedgolf event yet.
• European Speedgolf Open — August 14 – 15, Espoo Ringside GC, Finland: Inaugural continental championship, 36-hole battle for European bragging rights. register​
• Belgian Speedgolf Championship — August 31, Drohme GC, Brussels: City-park course crowns Belgium’s first 18-hole national champs. info​
• Speedgolf-SM Foursome — August 31, Kyssinge GK, Stockholm: Two-player teams race 18 holes; pure strategy meets sprint. entry​
• British Speedgolf Championship — September 7, Sunningdale Heath GC, Ascot (UK): Compact heathland classic hosts UK’s flagship title tilt. info​
• Oregon Speedgolf Open — September 14, Arrowhead GC, Molalla OR (USA): Pacific Northwest return offers 9- or 18-hole options for all levels. register​

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Speedgolf baby, let’s go!