Remarkable feat sees golfer break Guinness World Record
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Of all the golf-related Guinness World Records to hold, this one takes some beating…
An English golfer has broken a Guinness World Record. And how!
Isaac Rowlands, who is the assistant pro at The Grove, near London, is now the proud owner of the record for the world’s longest golf marathon.
The 25-year-old played 182 holes and covered 53 miles – all on foot – non-stop over 32 hours to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support.
Rowlands went to Lofoten Links, the world’s most northerly links course, to take advantage of the Arctic Circle’s midnight sun in order to beat the previous record of 31 hours, which was set at the same Norwegian layout in 2022.
The golfing gods had no intention of going easy on Rowlands, who had to battle through four hours of lashing rain at the very start.
Rowlands said he was inspired to take on the challenge after having his own brush with cancer when he was a teenager.
“It was both exhausting and exhilarating,” he said after completing the task. “Playing a course as incredible as Lofoten Links was a true privilege, and being able to contribute to such an important cause made the experience even more rewarding.”
He added: “I had a Lymphoma scare when I was 19, for which I had many tests and two operations until I was given the all-clear. Throughout the whole process, Macmillan provided unwavering support. I would want others in the same situation to continue to get this level of support when going through such a difficult time.”
“I have seen for myself the amazing work Macmillan does for people, and I want to raise awareness of their care and dedication. Thank you to my friends and colleagues at The Grove and Lofoten Links for helping me make this happen, it’s an experience I’ll never forget.”
But the most impressive part wasn’t the distance covered or the thousands raised for a wonderful cause… it was the fact he only lost 35 balls!
- Donations are still being accepted on Isaac’s JustGiving page.
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Isaac Rowlands broke the Guinness World Record for Longest Golf Marathon.
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Isaac Rowlands took on the challenge at Lofoten Links in Norway to take advantage of the midnight sun.
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Isaac Rowlands has worked at The Grove, near London, since 2022.
