New Yorker Sets World Record for Longest Golf Game at 36 Hours
CBS New YorkJuly 7, 20251 min1,219 views
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- π― Kelechi Ezihie, a 27-year-old from New York, has broken the world record for the longest continuous game of golf.
- β±οΈ The record was set at the Huntington Crescent Club, where Ezihie golfed for 36 hours, starting Sunday evening.
- π‘ Initially aiming for 24 hours, Ezihie adjusted his goal after learning a British golfer had set a new record of 32 hours.
Challenges and Support
- π The golf course was completely dark during the night, adding a significant challenge to the attempt.
- πΆ Ezihie was permitted only a five-minute break every hour during the marathon event.
- πͺ He expressed gratitude to his supporters, crediting them for helping him push through the demanding challenge.
Cause and Record Verification
- β³ The record-breaking feat was undertaken to raise money and awareness for Ezihie's mission to diversify the sport of golf.
- π Guinness World Records is still in the process of reviewing the record for official confirmation.
- π€ The physical toll of playing golf for 36 hours straight is acknowledged, with a mention of needing a massage.
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