I'm Training for the US Speed Golf Open (I Don't Run)
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Cordy, a scratch golfer with no running background, is embarking on a radical new challenge: training for the US Speed Golf Open in Temecula, California, where he’ll race to shoot the lowest score in the shortest time—running between holes and minimizing time spent on each shot. The sport, which combines golf and running, demands extreme efficiency: players must hit balls quickly, often at heart rates over 170, with minimal practice swings and no time to overthink. Scott Dolly, founder of the Speed Golf Organization and former world record holder, explains that speed golf isn’t about brute speed alone—it’s about rhythm, recovery, and mental flow. He reveals that elite players like Robin Smith have shot 73 in under 42 minutes, proving that high heart rates don’t hinder performance—some even thrive under them. Cordy’s journey is less about winning and more about transformation: building discipline, learning to perform under pressure, and discovering how a sport that blends physical endurance with golf precision can unlock new levels of focus and joy. With Garmin tech tracking his progress, Cordy is training four to five days a week, focusing on consistency over intensity, and learning to run on softer surfaces to prevent injury. The real breakthrough? Speed golf teaches you to trust your instincts—because in a race against time, the best golf is played not when you’re calm, but when you’re in motion.
Train 4–5 days a week with consistent, low-intensity runs to build endurance without injury.
Speed golf is a high-intensity interval workout: run between holes, stop for 10–15 seconds to hit, repeat.
Elite speed golfers maintain heart rates over 180 and still shoot under par—proving high heart rate doesn’t hurt performance.
Use a 250-yard club off the tee (like a hybrid or 3-wood) to keep the ball in the fairway and avoid time-wasting searches.
Avoid concrete—run on grass, gravel, or tracks to reduce joint stress over 80 days of training.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Birth of a Crazy Goal: Chasing the Speed Golf Open
“I'm going to spend time to learn the sport from him and then go compete in the end of July, July 25th in Temecula, California.”
Speed Golf Explained: The Rules, the Pace, and the Psychology
“You can have a heart rate at 180 at max, at 80 and you can perform at your best both at both those places and everywhere in between.”
The World Record Round: A 65 in 42 Minutes
“I just wanted to like be alive and enjoy running around on grass in the morning. Like it was a really simple thing that I was wanting to do.”
Training Plan: How to Build Speed Without Burning Out
Scott outlines a 80-day training plan: build up to 5K runs, taper in the final 15–20 days, and prioritize recovery. He warns against running on concrete and stresses the importance of stretching, ice, and massage guns. Cordy commits to four to five runs a week, starting with 2–3 mile runs to build consistency.
The Shot Box: How to Hit Fast, Efficient Golf Shots
Scott explains the 'shot box'—the 10–15 second window to set up, hit, and pick up clubs. He advises against practice swings, taking only one or two looks, and using shorter swings under high heart rate. Cordy learns that choking down on a punch eight iron can be more controllable than a full swing.
“You can have a heart rate at 180 at max, at 80 and you can perform at your best both at both those places and everywhere in between.”
“I just wanted to like be alive and enjoy running around on grass in the morning. Like it was a really simple thing that I was wanting to do.”
“Speed golf is not running all the way around the course without ever stopping. It's actually like a high -intensity interval workout. It's like HIIT”
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Scott Dolly
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Cordy
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Speed Golf Organization
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Robin Smith
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Garmin
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Temecula, California
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SpeedGolfUSA.com
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Horton Smith Golf Course
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Jason Hawkins
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Rob Hogan
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