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Here’s what’s happening in speedgolf this week.
» Kyle Cokinos: 810-Hole "LDOG" Demolishes 24-Hour Record
Kyle Cokinos just doubled the bar. From 6 p.m. June 23 to 6 p.m. June 24, he looped Houston’s East River 9 90 times, completing 810 holes, 91.8 miles, on foot. He averaged 13:52 per loop, with a fastest nine of 10:50. He called it “The Longest Day of Golf”. I call it insanity to do this in Texas.
KidCoki broke the previous record (420 holes) at 5:38am, just under 12 hours into the attempt. And he just kept going. Guinness official Michael Empric certified the new record at 6:01 p.m.: “You are officially amazing…do NOT hug me.” 😂
Conditions were brutal. Heat index hit 97 °F by sunrise. Ice vests and sponge stations every 9 holes. Cokinos held pace: 322 pars, 66 birdies, a shot every 90 seconds.
The mission: raise $100,000 for Camp Aranzazu, a summer camp for kids with disabilities. At the finish, donations topped $72,000. “We’re not done until the mission’s funded,” he said.
Best media from the Longest Day of Golf- The final putt (Kyle Cokinos on Instagram)
- “You’re officially amazing. Do NOT hug me.” (Kyle Cokinos on Instagram)
- World Record Stats (Kyle Cokinos on Instagram)
- Fueling like a champion (Kyle Cokinos on Instagram)
» Results Roundup
Speedgolf Belgium | Golf Park Tervuren 9 Hole | 22 Jun | Results
- Men: Philippe Genin | 41 in 19:13 | 60:13
- Gross Women: Susanne Altenberg | 45 in 33:17 | 78:17
- Age-Adjusted Men: Tomas Versluys (age 17) | 44 in 21:29 | 65:29
- Age-Adjusted Women: Lieve Van der Spiegel | 55 in 28:02 | 83:02
Big turnout at Golf Park Tervuren (Speedgolf Belgium on Instagram)
» Speedgolf News
Luke Willett’s four-club flex. The British iron-man showed up to Open Regional Qualifying at Moor Park on 24 Jun with only a 3-wood, 6-iron, wedge, and putter, firing 84 (+12) and beating 15 Open Championship hopefuls carrying full sets. The stunt lit up UK golf press and rekindled the eternal debate: “how many sticks do you really need?”
- Luke Willett reflects on a tough day at Open qualifying (David Matthews on Instagram)
» Quote of the Week
“We did it. 810 holes. 24 hours. On foot.” — Kyle Cokinos, moments after finishing his 90th round and hugging his son.
» Upcoming Events
- On June 28 – 29, Speedgolf Sweden crowns national champions at SM Speedgolf Championship, Allerum GK—12th edition adds junior & senior Sunday flights. info
- July 4 – 5, runway-adjacent French Speedgolf Open storms Golf International de Roissy—prize-money Elite plus a new foursome side-game. register
- July 12 – 13, Louisville’s GlenOaks CC hosts the Kentucky Speedgolf Open, famous for its rowdy “Hawk’s Nest” volunteer gallery. SGUSA
- July 19, ocean-view fairways welcome the Torslanda City Links Speedgolf Open—Sweden’s breeziest stop. sign-up
- July 20, pine-heath Steenhoven CC stages Speedgolf on Tour – Steenhoven, a 9-hole sprint with Belgian Open invites on the line. details
- August 3, fields and farmsteads frame GC De Wijnvelden Speedgolf, another 9-hole dash in Belgium’s summer circuit. info
- August 6, coastal Pickala Speedgolf brings 18 fast holes on Finland’s flagship Park course—watch the water carries. info
- August 14 – 15, Espoo Ringside hosts the inaugural European Speedgolf Open, 36-hole showdown for continental bragging rights. register
- August 31, Brussels’ city-park Belgian Speedgolf Championship at Drohme GC debuts a full 18-hole national title. info
» This Week in Speedgolf Media
- Lauren Cupp gets hate online. Keeps living her best life. (Lauren Cupp on Instagram)
- A kid’s speedgolf journey - will play US Open at age 8! (Speedgolf Temecula on Instagram)
- Luke Willett attempts the record for fastest 500+ yard hole (Luke Willett on Instagram)
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