• You don’t have to play a driver off the tee. Think about the “need for speed”, not waiting just so you can hit it 300 yards.
• Consider only taking a half-set of clubs out with you. Some golfers have already said they will play it as a 5-club challenge.
• Do not worry about who tees off first, or in which order you putt when on the green, as this would just waste valuable time.
• If you are more than 100 yards from the green and the group ahead are putting out, just lay up short of the green. By the time you get to your ball, they will have cleared the green, you can now chip and putt and there is room behind you for the following groups to play.
• On the green, don’t check the line for a 50-foot putt. Just get it nearer, then in, the hole.
• Don’t mark your ball just finish those short putts off.
• Once you have putted out, move straight to the next tee; don’t clog the green while others in your group putt out.
• The format you are playing is medal stroke-play; keep a note of your score, THERE MUST BE NO BLANKS on your card. You must putt out and register a score on each hole, even if it is for a BIG NUMBER!!
• Please remember that player safety is paramount.
• These are not rules just guidelines but please consider them in order to give us the best chance of achieving our goal.
18th Green
THE ONE PIECE OF EVIDENCE THAT WE MUST HAVE IS YOUR CARD.
This is the proof for GWR that you have completed a round of golf. Therefore, once you have completed your round head to the scorers tent where all the cards must be signed by the players and markers. Once the recorder is satisfied he/she will then sign your scorecards. Once that has been done, GWR will then accept the scorecards as being proof that 4 rounds have been completed. The World Record ticker can then move on by 4.
Afterwards...
You’ve done your bit for the world record attempt, raised some money for the Alzheimer’s Society – now it’s time to enjoy your part in a unique achievement!!!
Collect your food voucher from our scorers tent then sit back with a cold one and encourage your team mates finishing on the 18th!!
Official Guinness World Record Guidelines
GOLF – MOST GOLFERS ON A SINGLE COURSE, 24 HOURS
The following act as a guide to the specific considerations and undertakings, in addition to the general requirements, for any potential attempt on the most rounds played in 24 hours. They should be read and understood by all concerned – organisers, participants and witnesses – prior to the event.
RULES
This record is for the greatest number of rounds of golf played in 24 hours by different golfers on a single course. There are two separate categories, with and without the use of carts.
1. 24 hours means 24 hours, including rest breaks. For example, if the event starts at 12 noon on Monday, it must finish at 12 noon on Tuesday, the next day.
2. The length of the 18 holes must be in excess of 6,000 yards.
3. Permission from the owner(s) of the course for the event to take place on their premises must be obtained in writing. A copy of this permission, on the club’s letterhead, should be submitted with the record claim.
4. The rules of the golf according to the Royal & Ancient Golf Club should be followed throughout the event. The challengers should play the entire course in order and not miss or repeat holes.
5. Each player must play their own ball and hole out on each hole.
6. The ball must be at rest before the next stroke is made and played from its lie, unless a drop is allowed as per the rules of golf.
7. If a ball is hit into the rough/woodland/bushes, a provisional ball, as per the rules of golf, may be played.
8. The event is continuous. Rest breaks may be taken at any time during the attempt but the clock does not stop.
9. Each players card must be marked by a fellow player in their group. The card must be signed by the marker and the player and presented to the recorder at the completion of the round. A completed card, with scores, signed by the marker and the player will constitute that one round has been completed.
10. A log book should be maintained throughout the attempt.
The guidelines and interpretation of them have been discussed by the organisers, GWR and the R&A and accepted by all.
