Fastest golf round ever (with one ball)?

singingstranger · 17-05-2007 4:03pm #1

Just wondering if anyone knew, or could find out for me, the current world record for the quickest round ever played while using a single ball? A UK mate of mine is trying to organise an attempt in his golf club but they're having trouble nailing down the proper statistic.

As far as I can see, the American 1500m record holder once did a round in 29 minutes (shooting a 92!) but they're not restricting it to a single player, they're going to have a hundred or so people around the course ready to hit the ball as soon as it comes to a stop.. I remember seeing some attempts on TV in passing a while back but I can't remember the actual result.

Any help at all would be graciously received.

One Cold Hand · 17-05-2007 5:25pm

Yeah interesting one. Steve scott was his name. But I'd imagine that that was for just one man.

I know club have organised this before where loads of people try it, but i'd imagine they'd do it in quicker than 29 mins.

Also according to the rules of golf you don't have to play with the same ball for the whole round, just for one hole. So in theory the second a ball drop into a hole someone could smash another one off the next tee......hmmmm....

sorry, can't help you with a time tho'

Mister Sifter · 17-05-2007 5:38pm

well, i played 18 holes in 2 hours 15 mins on monday... sounds like i'll need to quicken up though.

Trampas · 18-05-2007 10:52am

I thought it was around 10 mins or so. Could be even less. Though it wasn't the same person hitting the ball. People where lined the fairway rough etc etc

kagni · 25-05-2007 1:24am

Dug this up on the web, not sure if this is the current record...
"Fastest round of golf (18 holes) by a team - 9 minutes and 28 seconds. Set at Tatnuck CC in Worcester in September 9, 1996 at 10:40am."

There have been faster but I don't think they were over 18 different holes (some play 3 holes 6 times)

Fastest golf round ever (with one ball)?

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