Previewing the 24 Hour Record Attempt

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

“I’m a sneaky good golfer”, reports Kyle Cokinos. But more important, he’s an Ironman with multiple 100 mile races under his belt.

Starting at 6pm on June 23, the endurance athlete and fitness influencer will attempt to play 900 holes of golf in 24 hours, all on foot. The current Guinness World Record, held by former Major League Baseball player Eric Byrnes, is 420 holes. Cokinos plans to more than double it. If he hits his target of 100 nine hole rounds, he will run 110 miles in the process.

Every hole will raise money for Camp Aranzazu, a nonprofit that provides outdoor experiences for kids with disabilities and chronic illnesses. The Guinness World Record attempt will be tracked live on Instagram @kidcoki and through sponsors like Protekt Hydration.

In an age where spectacle rules, Cokinos is bringing eyeballs to speedgolf the hard way.

(Preview 1 on IG) (Preview 2 on IG)

Hyvinkää Morning Speedgolf | Hyvinkää, FIN | Jun 17

🥇 Ville Heinonen (FIN) | 81 in 48:55 | 129.55​ 🥈 Pertti Palosuo (FIN) | 83 in 54:07 | 137.07​ 🥉 Lauri Alakuijala (FIN) | 85 in 56:20 | 141.20

Hyvinkää’s hilly, ball-hungry layout humbled even the best. Milla Hallanoro (2022 Women’s World Champion), Timo Eskeli (2022 Senior World Champion), and Henrik Honkalehto (2022 World Cup Bronze Medalist) all DNF’d after running out of golf balls. A brutal reminder: no one is safe from Hyvinkää’s teeth.

A bright spot: Hyvinkää club pro Janne Linnermo shot a 73 (+1) in 68:22, missing out on Bronze by just 2 seconds. He was the only player to break 80. According to Pertti Palosuo, Linnermo shot 76 last summer with just a 6 iron. Somebody get this guy a running plan!

Pertti also reports: “Hyvinkää golf is a forerunner in Speedgolf. Throughout the summer, every Wednesday, they have dedicated Speedgolf tee times where they play in groups of 3 with a season-long eclectic ranking.”

Luke Willett will take on The Open regional qualifier at Moor Park with just four clubs: 3-wood, 6-iron, pitching wedge, and putter. The par 72, 6,857-yard course (slope 141) is a tough test for any golfer, even with a full bag. But Luke isn’t afraid. When he’s playing slow golf with limited club selection, he says he just gets more creative.

When I spoke with Luke today, he told me he’d played a speedgolf practice round at Moor Park and shot +4 from the tips in just over an hour. As usual, Luke held his clubs in the Silo club carrier, which led to an awkward conversation with a ranger. The ranger was visibly irritated as he informed Luke that golf bags are required at Moor Park. “This IS my golf bag!”, insisted Luke. Back at the pro shop, they asked to see this so-called “golf bag”. Upon seeing the Silo, I’m told they shrugged.

“What’s your goal?” I asked Luke.

“To win the bloody Open Championship!”

This guy 😂

Wes and Lauren Cupp are thrilled to announce the arrival of Natalie Alison Cupp, born May 12, 2025 at 7 lbs 5 oz. Big siblings Leslie, Teddy, and Eleanor are already fans.

“Our foursome is complete,” the proud parents said. We couldn’t be happier for the Cupp family — may Natalie’s first swing come soon!

“The greater the challenge, the greater the opportunity for growth. I say bring it on.” — Luke Willett

• On June 22, Belgium’s leafy Golf Park Tervuren kicks off the 9-hole Speedgolf on Tour—winners snag free entry to the Belgian Open later this year. (tervuren.be)
• June 28 – 29, Helsingborg’s Allerum GK stages the 12th Swedish Championships (SM Allerum)—36-hole grind across five divisions to crown Sweden’s fastest golf royalty. (speedgolfsweden.se)
• July 4 – 5, Paris-adjacent Golf International de Roissy hosts the French Speedgolf Open, debuting a new two-player Foursome option for duos who like company on the run. (speedgolffrance.fr)
• July 12 – 13, bluegrass-humid GlenOaks GC, Kentucky, welcomes the Kentucky Speedgolf Open—Speedgolf USA’s lone midsummer major and unofficial sweat-test. (speedgolfusa.com)
• On July 19, Gothenburg’s coastal Torslanda GK throws its one-day Torslanda Speedgolf—tight greens, sea breeze, and fika at the finish. (speedgolfsweden.se)
• On July 20, the Tour caravan rolls to Steenhoven Country Club, Mol—towering pines and a 9-hole dash where winners bag Belgian Open invites. (uitinvlaanderen.be)
• On August 3, Speedgolf hits Golfclub De Wijnvelden near Mechelen—Flanders grape-country sprint and another shot at free Open spots. (uitinvlaanderen.be)
• On August 6, seaside Pickala Golf drops the flag on the 18-hole Pickala Speedgolf Open—perfect tune-up for anyone eyeing Euro glory eight days later. (speedgolf.fi)
• August 14 – 15, Finland’s Espoo Ringside Golf stages the inaugural European Speedgolf Open—60-player, 36-hole shoot-out to crown continental champs across men, women & seniors. (speedgolf.fi)

• Team UK wins the Speedgolf World Cup — every shot (Speedgolf Baby on YouTube)
• Team Japan fires a 33 (!) at the World Cup — every shot (Speedgolf Baby on YouTube)
• Luke Willett blazes 9 holes at The Berkshire in under 18 minutes (Luke Willett on Instagram)
• Leather Hogan Holster by Swift’s Forge in Ireland (speedgolfx on Instagram)
• Pink Streak survives a 5-putt in Missouri with Happy Gilmore tie-ins (Pink Streak Speedgolf on YouTube)

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