Long Island Golfer Aims for World Record with 36-Hour Marathon Play

Golf Marathon for a Cause

• 🎯 27-year-old Kleti Azhi attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the longest consecutive hours playing golf.
• ⚡ Initially aiming for 24 hours, Azhi felt great and was motivated to extend his play for a good cause.

Diversifying Golf and Fundraising

• 💡 Azhi is raising money and awareness for his nonprofit, Life's Work, which serves people with disabilities.
• ⛳ His mission is to diversify golf, emphasizing that it's a game for everyone, regardless of economic background or special needs.
• 🌍 He has purchased land in his native Nigeria to build a golf center, aiming to showcase the talent of Nigerian youth.

Record Attempt Underway

• 🌙 Azhi began his attempt at 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the Huntington Crescent Club, with plans to play for 24 hours.
• ⏱️ He is allowed five-minute breaks each hour but must otherwise keep walking and swinging.
• 🌧️ Despite facing rain, Azhi remained determined, supported by friends who kept him entertained through the night with lights and glow-in-the-dark balls.

Extended Goal and Record Verification

• 🏆 Upon learning that a British golfer had recently set a record of 32 hours in Norway, Azhi decided to extend his goal to 36 hours.
• 📜 Guinness officials will review video evidence to verify the completion of rounds, appropriate breaks, and witness logs.
• 🤯 Azhi, who has only been playing golf for two years, impressed observers with his skill and stamina during the marathon.