Cregmore Park’s Hogan crowned speedgolf world champion

An Irishman was crowned world Speedgolf professional champion on Sunday at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon.

Rob Hogan, originally from Wicklow but currently based in Galway where he runs a golf academy at Cregmore Park GC, claimed the $15,000 (€10,878) top prize and another $2,000 (€1,450) in bonuses for recording the fastest time on both days.

The aim of Speedgolf is to play a round of golf with the lowest number of strokes and in the fastest time. Hogan claimed the 36-hole world championship by shooting a six-over-par 77 on the Old MacDonald course in 39 minutes and following it up with a seven-over-par 79 in 41 minutes.