Ironman Marathons

2008 Ironman Marathon
Chesley OAks Golf Course
Fairview, Alabama

 

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

Playing from the "Blue" tees at the challenging links-style course, he shot two consecutive rounds of 64 at the end of the first day. Chesley Oaks plays at 6250 yards with mounded fairways, rugged terrain and fast greens.

Each Days Totals
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
Daylight Rounds Concluded at 8:11 p.m. 13 64
Nighttime Rounds Began at 8:22 p.m. 14 71
  15 73
16 74
17 76
Nighttime Rounds Concluded at 4:41 a.m. 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.
(Nine Holes)		 23 34

 

 

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

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Bob Kurtz... put on an endurance show for charity, all the golf he could play in one day, and he got in 220 holes by sundown, 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

* After setting National and International records with his golf marathon in 2006 and 2007, Bob Kurtz has even greater plans for 2008.

Look to this website for more information about what is coming for Golf's Ironman in Summer 2008.

                                                                                                           "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.

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 6500 yards) and are witnessed by scorers, supporters and golf fans.

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

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