SPEEDGOLF TARANAKI

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TARANAKI SPEEDGOLF OPEN 

The Taranaki Speedgolf Open has been confirmed and all info is here Taranaki Speedgolf Open 

ABOUT SPEEDGOLF

Speedgolf strikes a brilliant balance between running and golf and is, therefore, a dynamic hybrid sport on par with activities like orienteering and even Hyrox.

While the rules of speedgolf are akin to those of traditional golf, speedgolf success lies in completing your round rapidly while still taking as few golf strokes as possible. As mentioned, a speedgolfer scores points for the number of strokes they take and how long they spend on the course, with one stroke and one minute each equating to one point. So, if a speedgolfer takes 80 strokes on a golf course in a time of 45 minutes and 30 seconds, their final speedgolf score would be 125:30.

WHAT DO I NEED TO PLAY?

Just the like sport itself, the kit you need is a hybrid get-up. While most golf clubs will expect you to wear traditional golf polo shirts and trousers or shorts, you’ll do well to get hold of clothing that is breathable, lightweight and wicks away sweat easily, so you can still run in comfort. As for footwear, you should not wear spiked golf shoes. Rather, opt for running shoes that are supportive, stable and suited to the course conditions – a fast trail running shoe could serve you well.

And let’s not forget the golf clubs. Unlike regular golf, where players can carry up to 14 clubs in carry bags, speedgolfers usually carry just four to a maximum of seven clubs of different types so they can stay nimble while running between each hole.

Finally, you can’t cheat your way around a course in a golf buggy!