Ironman Marathons

2009 "Ironman" Golf Marathon was held on June 3-4 at
Chesley Oaks Golf Course
Fairview, Alabama

First Day Total Wednesday June 3, 2009 Daylight Rounds Round Score   1 78   2 72   3 74   4 65   5 67   6 69   7 70   8 71   9 71   10 69   11 71   12 70   13 70

Nighttime  "Glowball" Rounds Wednesday Night June 3, 2009   Round Score   14 82 15 73   16 75   17 78 18 75 19 77

Thursday June 4, 2009 Daylight Rounds Began at 5:07 a.m.   Round Score   20 73 21 73   22 74   23 81   24 77   25 75   26 74 27 80 Plus 14 holes

Pictures of
2009 Marathon
at Chesly Oaks Golf Club
Fairview, Alabama

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A Look Back at the
2008 Ironman Marathon

In a remarkable display of endurance and golfing ability, Bob Kurtz set numerous national and world records for golf achievement.

Playing from the "Blue" tees at the links-style course, he shot two consecutive rounds of 64 at the end of the first day. Chesley Oaks played at 6250 yards for the marathon.

First Day Total Wednesday June 4, 2008 Daylight Rounds Began  at  5:07 a.m. Round Score   1 76   2 75   3 70   4 70   5 67   6 70   7 69   8 68   9 69   10 72   11 71   12 64   13 64

Nighttime Rounds Began at 8:22 p.m. Wednesday Night June 4, 2008   Round Score   14 71 15 73   16 74   17 76 18 76

Thursday June 5, 2008 Daylight Rounds Began at 5:07 a.m.   Round Score   19 76 20 75   21 73   22 72 Daylight Rounds Concluded at 11:40 a.m. *Final Round was Nine Holes 23 34*

 

Pictures of
2008 Marathon
at Chesly Oaks Golf Club
Fairview, Alabama

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Bob was congratulated by Cullman Mayor, Max Townson

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Bob Kurtz... put on an endurance show for charity, all the golf he could play... matching his age four times, and was 22 under par. In case the name strikes a bell, he was the top sportscaster for Turner Broadcasting and CNN before his retirement from television.
                                                                                                                                     Furman Bisher
                                                                                                                                     Syndicated Sportswriter

Bob Kurtz is not getting older, just getting better. He's an inspiration to the rest of us.
                                                                          Kevin Scarbinsky
                                                                          Sportswriter, Birmingham News

"Absolutely amazing!"
                                                                           National Golf Foundation
                                                                           Jupiter, Florida

"That's incredible.  I'm so impressed."     
                                                                           Tom Osborne
                                                                           Athletic Director, University of Nebraska

 After setting National and International records with his golf marathons in 2006, 2007,2008 and 2009, Bob Kurtz has even greater plans for 2011.
                                                                                                           "Every ball I hit, every hour I play, every blister
                                                                                                              I have is for the children."
                                                                                                                                                      --Bob Kurtz

In 2006 Bob Kurtz played 168 holes at seven under par and earned over $15, 000.00 in pledges for Kenya orphans and other projects.

In 2007 he played 220 hole (12 full rounds plus four additional holes) at 22 under par. He began at 5:06a.m. and finished at 7:58p.m. Monies raised were for "Whit's Place in Kenya and other projects.

In 2008 he broke the world record of 401 holes played set by Ian Colston by completing 405 holes without pause or rest. He raised over $56,000.00 for hurting and abused children in Alabama, New York, Kenya, Bolivia and numerous other children's charities.

In 2009, he played 500 consecutive holes without rest over 40 hours using "Glow Balls" for nightime play.

*Note: All Golf's IRONMAN marathons observe the strict rules of golf. Every ball is played as it lies and every ball is putted out. These marathons are played on full length regulation courses (over 6250 yards) and are witnessed by scorers, supporters and golf fans.

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Pictures of
2007 Marathon
at Chesly Oaks Golf Club
Fairview, Alabama

Golf Marathoner Bob Kurtz and trusty sidekick and caddie, grandson Dillon Spicer

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Chesley Oaks Golf Course
Fairview, Alabama

Chesley Oaks Golf Course is located in Northeast Alabama and closely resembles a traditional Scottish "LINKS" course in design.  It is a fun course for the high handicapper as well as the talented amateur and professional.

Chesley Oaks will host many quality tournaments including the YELLOWHAMMER OPEN,* a Sunbelt Senior Professional Golf Tour event.

"I've played Turnbury, St. Andrews and North Berwick in Scotland". Bob Kurtz affirms,  "Chesley Oaks gives me the same challenges of bump and run golf combining luck and skill with those  mounded fairways, I love the course and i really appreciate their commitment to the "Ironman Marathon" of the past few years.".

Chesley Oaks is a course open to the public, has a friendly staff, and welcomes all golfers.

  

"A touch of Scotland in the old South"

(256) 796-9809

Gold Tees Blue Tees  White  Tee Red Tees

6738 yards 6152 yards 5547 yards 4981 yards

 
Bob Kurtz and Chesley Oaks Head Pro Cary Craig
Presentation of Plaque for record-setting 220 Holes
Played in June, 2007 Golf Marathon