world record for the most holes played in 24 hours.

Did you hear about the guy that set the new world record for the most holes played in a 24 hour time period?

On June 24th and 25th Donovan Baker set the record at Tommy and Sue Brown Park in North Richland Hills, Texas. It is a 6-hole permanent course.

The big day arrived and I took my first steps. My planned pace was 50 holes an hour. I was averaging under a minute a hole for the first 4
hours. But by the end of the 4th hour break, I was close to fainting
from the heat. The average high temp was supposed to be 85, but it
turned out to be 101 and humid. So I took an extended break (including
some time in the truck with the a/c on) which helped me feel better. At
this point I actually felt completely rejuvenated and ready to go again.
At this point I had already changed socks twice and swapped out my
regular playing shoes 2 times, but it was so hot, the blisters were
already showing their ugly faces on the bottoms of my feet. I have never
had blisters on my feet before. After six hours, the skin on the bottom
of my feet already looked like it melted off, bunched up, and slid
towards the inside of each foot. I was at the point of thinking it may
not be physically possible for me to finish. But then due to my caddy
and Jodi, I realized the damage was done and it was just a case of me
pushing through the pain and walking it out for the next 18 hours. Jodi
was so supportive, I secretly wondered if she hadn't upped the amount on
my life insurance-just kidding. She is the best!

It rained HARD for about an hour from about 6:45PM to 7:45PM with lots of lightning.
Losing that hour started to worry me until Jodi told me just how close I
was to my needed average and that it was not going to take me that much
to get back on track. I expected some of the holes to be pretty muddy
and sloppy wet walking ahead, but in reality, the dirt was barely moist
and the grass was hardly wet. It was so hot; most of it must have
evaporated as fast as it came down. While the rain held me off from
playing it also helped get the temperature down just as we were heading
into the evening hours. I have been hydrating as much as my stomach
could take in, but if the temp had stayed as high as it was I would have
been hurting from more than just my feet.

I am a 41 year old, 240 pound guy. However, when I set my mind to something dealing with
endurance, it is tough for me to lay down. I’ve done all kinds of long
distance racing including triathlons all my life. Due to all of the
encouragement from Jodi, my disc golfing friends, family, and great
friends online, I was not about to give up. Obviously, I had to take
breaks more often and it really hurt to get back on my feet after each
one, but the goal was there and I still had enough time ahead of me to
do it.

[TERRY ROEDELL]

i think i might try to top it. i might have the place to do it and the people to help me. just do i have the determination? i went to day with no help and i played the 8 hole course today in 7 minutes with no help. i think if i dont blow past the basket like i did on 3 holes, i had a caddy to help me with speed, such as picking up disc, handing me disc to keep pace, the grass was mowed (it was really tall and thick).

[Paul Novak]

The key would be to play with only one disc. That would speed up the process

[TERRY ROEDELL]

i found a course that i need only putters and a buzz or rock. the holes are only 100 to 230 feet long.

[Charles Isaac]

So how many holes was it in the 24 hour period.

[TERRY ROEDELL]

1002

[AK Discer]

I'm pretty sure it was over 1,000. I saw an article about it and read some of it, but I can't find it now or I would post it.

[Paul Novak]

I bet you could easily if you go play at Freedom Park. Average 9 hole round is 20 min.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=412&mode=hi

[TERRY ROEDELL]

i found a place that is nine holes and i went there today and timed it. it took me 7 min. too play.

[josh wieschowski]

Sounds like your a determined individual....:)

[TERRY ROEDELL]

wouldn't it be good for our sport too have the record be hit, and if i was too do it. i would try too make it a fun raiser.. good for more then just one cause. we could get the news involved and they would be willing to do so with a charity involved.

[edism]

Another possible record would be the most yardage played.

[Brandon Swanson]

And probably a better one that is more easily measurable and comparable. I could design a course with all 100 ft holes and set a new record, but it wouldn't feel quite right. I think the record you propose would actually push someone to longer courses. So you aren't holing out as often and can max out more throws. So I guess it's not quite perfect either as it still depends somewhat on the course.