Golf's Ironman Marathon

Birmingham News golf column by Ian Thompson

Cullman pastor plans golfathon for tornado aid

Bob Kurtz is "Golf's Iron Man" and in 2011 was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for his mark of 1850 holes played in a week. He also became the first golfer ever to play more than 2,000 holes in a Golf Marathon.*

Announcing:

A new GWR (Guinness World Records) attempt. Just Imagine: "Golfer shoots his age Ten Times in a single day." On July 11, 2012, Bob Kurtz will play 15 or more rounds of golf in a single day at Chesley Oaks Golf Course in Fairview, Alabama. His goal is to shoot his age (71) or better ten times!

Note: Guinness World Records is currently planning to be on-site at Chesley Oaks and acknowledge the record if achieved.

UPDATE: In April, Bob Kurtz was invited to be a part of the St. Andrews Golf Festival at the "Home of Golf." He was recognized for his GWR and his work with MTC Golf, the charity for abused children. "I'm thrilled to have been a part of such a wonderful event," said Bob. CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES OF THE ST. ANDREWS GOLF FESTIVAL.

Read articles on the record from John Turner AL.com and from Kyle Burger waatv.com

*The"Ironman" 2011 Marathon was a fund-raising effort by MTC Golf to provide help for Alabama Tornado victims and to continue fundraising for hurting and abused children. Over $102,000.00 was raised. Just prior to the GWR weeklong world record attempt, Bob played 171 holes (9 and 1/2 rounds) giving him an "Ironman 2000" Golf Marathon total of 2,021 holes, a new record for Ironman Golf and the first man ever to play over 2,000 holes in a marathon.

All gifts and contributions are fully tax-deductible and proceeds go to abused children.

We appreciate and value your support. Send your check to:

MTC Golf

Box 100

Cullman, AL 35056

“Golf's Ironman” team of marathon golfers.

                                                     "Bob Kurtz is no longer golf's ironman, he's the man of steel!"
                                                          -Furman Bisher-
                                                                                        Atlanta Journal-Constitution
                                                                                                     and nationally syndicater sportswriter

"Bob Kurtz has been one of the most respected sportscasters of our time---but his golf is a little bit crazy."

-Paul Finebaum-
--Syndicated "Paul Finebaum Show" on the Paul Finebaum Radio Network-

For full details of the 2009 "Ironman 500" Marathon at Chesley Oaks, click here.
In 2009, Bob Kurtz set an Ironman record of 500 consecutive holes over 40 hours without rest or a break