Hertfordshire golfer waits for golf marathon record confirmation
A golfer is waiting for official confirmation that he has beaten the record for longest consecutive time playing the sport.Isaac Rowlands, 25, is an assistant PGA professional based at The Grove near Watford in Hertfordshire.He made his attempt at the Lofoten Links course in northern Norway because the sun does not set at this time of year allowing for daylight during his entire 32-hour marathon.He is awaiting verification from Guinness World Records that he has achieved it.
The golfer made the attempt to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and admitted parts of the challenge had been a "slog".
He completed 182 holes, walked 118,00 steps and covered 54 miles.He recalled: "It was heavy rain for the first five hours and the last hour."Hours 18 to 24 were just an absolute slog mentally and it was very tough to keep going which is why I'm very grateful to have had such a good team around me."As part of his 10-round-and-two-more-holes marathon, Mr Rowlands had to film his entire attempt with a clock in shot at all times.He said: "It was tough logistically to keep on top of timings and filming."Guinness World Records has been approached for comment.
Mr Rowlands has currently raised more than £5,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.He had "a bit of a scare" when he was 19, which he said opened his eyes to the work the charity does.The golfer said: "It's one of those things that unfortunately affects most people and they do great work."
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