If you’ve ever sat behind a slow-moving foursome on a Sunday morning, checking your watch and wishing you could just move, then Speedgolf may be for you. Forget the slow-paced, four-hour stroll. Speedgolf transforms the traditional game into a high-octane cardiovascular challenge in less than an hour.
The movement began in 1979 when Steve Scott, former American miler record holder and golfer, ran a round in 29 minutes. Now a global phenomenon, Speedgolf allows players to finish an 18-hole round of golf in 60 minutes or less. With major championships being broadcast on networks like ESPN and The Golf Channel, Speedgolf is officially hitting its stride.
In Speedgolf, a player's score is determined by the total number of strokes plus the time in minutes taken to complete the round. Most players carry between 4 and 7 clubs in a lightweight bag or by hand. To avoid the time-crushing penalty of running back to a tee box, lost balls or out-of-bounds shots are usually played like a lateral hazard. Players are still expected to rake bunkers and fix ball marks. Most just do it while wearing running shoes!
The Temecula Creek Golf Club, part of the Temecula Creek Inn property, has embraced the growing "fitness golf" movement, making it the go-to destination for local athletes who want to combine their love for the game with a high-intensity cardio workout. Speedgolf games are hosted on Wednesday and Sunday mornings. This fall, for the 10th year, Temecula Creek Golf Club will host the U.S. Speedgolf Open, which attracts players from around the world. For more information on how to play at Temecula Creek Inn, go here.
