In an Olympic year that features golf, when could be a better time to the combine the two than at the The British Open Speedgolf Championships taking place this August.
In an Olympic year that features golf, when could be a better time to the combine the two than at the The British Open Speedgolf Championships taking place this August.
The British Open Speedgolf Championships will take place on August 14 2016, returning to Dale Hill Golf Club, in East Sussex for a second year.
Dale Hill Hotel and Golf Club general manager Carl Rundgren said:
“Speedgolf is an exciting version of the great game and one which gets the heart racing, blood pumping and takes the sport to new limits and away from its traditionally staid image.”
Speedgolf addresses pace of play head on, with this more athletic golf format; it attracts both golfers and runners or those who seek a fresh fitness challenge. Whilst it is more physically demanding than the traditional golf game, providing a good work out, it is also a lot of fun.
Pam Painter Co-Founder of British Speedgolf explains: “The challenge in Speedgolf is balancing your running pace with your capacity to swiftly and accurately play your shots to get the lowest combined score possible.”
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Golf’s return to Rio’s Olympic programme after a 112-year absence makes it the perfect time to combine golf and running, but competitors will need to be quick to challenge the current British Open Speedgolf Champion Emma Morgan who shot 88 in 64 minutes and 22 seconds, her Speedgolf Score was 152:22. Last year saw the introduction of a dedicated women’s category and British Speedgolf are keen to build on the women’s field at the 2016 event to ensure they get the same exposure as the men.
Pam Painter explains, “We know there are plenty of fit women golfers, who struggle to find the time to play regular golf; for them Speedgolf is the perfect match”
2016 will also offer a team competition for the first time, based on a simple alternate shot format.
Competitor Registration is now open http://buytickets.at/britishspeedgolf/43231 but places will be limited, so those interested are advised to register early to secure their place.
