Luke Willett, recognized as the world’s fastest golfer, achieved the remarkable feat at Jumeirah Golf Estates, setting a Guinness World Record New world for fastest 9-hole round of golf by an individual.
The record-breaking performance took place on the Fire Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, just before the $10 million DP World Tour Championship begins on Thursday.
Willett, a 39-year-old PGA professional from Buckinghamshire, used only a 3-wood, a 6-iron and a pitching wedge to race to an official time of 20 minutes and 12 seconds.
“I’m really excited to set the Guinness World Record for the fastest nine-hole round of golf,” an exhausted Willett said after the 2,709-yard nine-hole challenge.
“It is an amazing feeling to push the boundaries of what is possible in this sport and I am very grateful for the opportunity provided by DP World.
The challenge is presented by DP World, the world leader in smart logistics and title partner of DP World DP World Tour and DP World Tour Championship.
Danny van Otterdijk, DP World Group Communications Director, said: “Luke’s exceptional speed and skill are truly commendable and we are delighted to be part of this historic moment this history.
“At DP World, we thrive on performance and excellence, and Luke’s record-breaking performance is perfectly aligned with our values. We congratulate him on this extraordinary achievement, especially considering the course and the weather, and we look forward to seeing many more milestones in an impressive career of fast golf his statue.