Speed golf is not a new sport, but it remains a little-known concept that draws scoffs from many traditional purist golfers. The concept is simple: playing 18 holes of golf as fast as possible.
The sport is thought to have originated 35 years ago after middle distance runner Steve Scott ran a golf course in 29 minutes, 30 seconds while shooting a 95 with only a 3-iron. This remarkable feat prompted former Ironman triathlete Jay Larson to make the new sport as mainstream as possible, pioneering the concept while becoming one of the best speed golfers of all-time. Larson’s best round came in 39 minutes, 9 seconds while shooting 75 on a 6,500 yard course.
The sport created a world championship in 2012 and continues to attract players from a golfing background that possess extreme endurance skills.
Tournaments are oftentimes televised on local stations and streamed online.
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