2023 Speedgolf SoCal Membership
Speedgolf SoCal is a fun, membership-based club, open to all skill and fitness levels.
We are a collection of like-minded golfers, runners and fitness-enthusiasts who share the love of playing more golf, increasing fitness, and doing it all by 7am and getting on with the day.
Your golf game will improve and you will become more fit playing speedgolf
For the upcoming 2023 season (April-September), we are keeping membership rates at
$50 for the 2023 season, and includes the following:
- 1st priority reserve your spot each round (limited to 12 players/round)
- Players jersey & club sticker
- Discounted green fees ($20 for 18 holes)
- Access to speedgolf loaner bags (as available)
- New friends, part of a global fitness/golf community
- Ability to brag to co-workers that you already finished 18 holes and 4+ miles before they got out of bed
- We also are an official SCGA club so you can join SCGA though our club, and post your scores as part of our club
- Anyone can come play one round before joining to see if it's right for you (provided there are available spots)
Email with question about joining us!
SPEEDGOLF IN THE NEWS
Read about the fast-growing new version of golf
(Click on images to read article)
Speedgolf SoCal featured in bestselling sportswriter Rick Reilly book
Buy Ricks book here
Member of the Sportswriters Hall of Fame. He’s been voted National Sportswriter of the Year 11 times over a career that began in 1979. USA Today called Reilly “the closest thing sportswriting ever had to a rock star.” The Sherman Report called Reilly “easily the most read sportswriter of his generation.”
After playing his first round, read his hilarious take on speedgolf here! (Los Angeles Times)
Welcome to Speed Golf, A Sport for Maniacs Who Also Golf!
I spent a round with these guys who formed the LA chapter of this growing sport. They play 18 holes in about an hour!
A Unique Combatant To Slow Play
Combining golf with fitness is building momentum across Southern California
Pace of Change Podcast series
Broadcasting The Evolution Of Golf In The 21st Century
In the next 5 to 10 years the game of golf is going to undergo some major transformations. This purpose of this podcast is to broadcast the evolutionary journey the game of golf is on as we head into the chaotic and mind-numbing pace of life in 21st Century. That’s right, we are inviting you, the listener, with us on this incredible adventure this game is embarking on.
Each week we’re going to keep you up to speed on the latest game changing news and developments, we’re going to bring you interviews with the pioneers, thought leaders, and change agents in the industry, and highlight innovative breakthroughs in technology and alternative formats like speedgolf, footgolf, disc golf, and fling golf. All this will shed light on the ways in which golf is changing to keep pace with the demands of the modern world.
SoCal Golf Insider Summer Edition
15 Things you must do this summer in SoCal
Southern California
Speedgolf mixes the precision of golf with the athleticism of running for an exciting, fast-paced sport. 18 holes, about 4 miles, and in under 75 minutes.
After all, isn't summer about getting your workout in early so you can chill the rest of the day?
Speedgolf Arrives in Los Angeles
South Bay local Garlin Smith bringing athleticism & fitness to golf
Los Angeles, CA
Pace of play not an issue in speed golf
"I play at 6 a.m., run five miles, get in 18 holes, get home by 8 a.m. and my wife and kid are just getting out of bed.'"- Tim Scott, Speedgolf Professional
NBC-The Golf Channel
Speed golf continues to grow around the world
A ton of great articles on the growth of Speedgolf around the USA and the world
http://www.playspeedgolf.com/
SPEEDGOLF VIDEOS
Cross train? Triathlon? Check out the most unique hybrid sport in the world!
Fun overview on Speedgolf SoCal from Spectrum TV Los Angeles,
hosted by Nikki Kay
This is an oldie but such a goodie!
Professional Speedgolfer Rob Hogan provides a great video tutorial into the new sport of speedgolf
18 holes of Speedgolf in under a minute!
Very cool video of Christopher Smith, founder of Speedgolf International playing a flawless round at Bandon Dunes Oregon
Considered the fastest woman speedgolfer, Lauren Cupp introduces The Today Show audience to our emerging sports of speedgolf!
Rancho Carlsbad gets on the Speedgolf SoCal train!
Speedgolf SoCal and Lululemon team up to participate in the largest Movember fundraiser in US
(over $50,000 raised)
Start of the 2018 Speedgolf SoCal season
SCGA Featured Club: Speedgolf SoCal
Great overview of Speedgolf SoCal by the team at Southern California Golf Asoc
Fun video series: Speedgolf With Hawk
Check out my buddy Jason Hawkins, one of speedgolf's elite players, who is on a mission to coach individuals from all different backgrounds and from all walks of life through rounds of Speedgolf to showcase how truly anyone and everyone can enjoy the sport
UPCOMING SPEEDGOLF EVENTS
Our 2024 season will start up in April 2024, message us to learn more or come try speedgolf!
Come join one of our weekly groups and experience speedgolf in a fun, friendly and non-competitive group format. We always have the first tee times of the morning, you play in a group with similar speed and ability and you are helping build a great new sport. We start at sunrise and you can expect to finish between 1-1.5 hours
Please contact me if interested in joining one of our groups (do not call course directly)
Speedgolfers start at first light, which is about 15 minutes before official sunrise, you can check sunrise times by date here
Chester Washington is a flat, fast course and has been a great supporter of Speedgolf SoCal, and is a great course for speedgolf beginners or veterans. Wide open fairways with some slight hills, our groups play between 75-90 minutes for 18 holes.
Starting in April, we will be playing every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Space is limited and first priority given to Speedgolf SoCal members, but new players encouraged to join.
Please contact Garlin Smith here if interested in learning more
Costa Mesa Country Club
1701 Golf Course Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Costa Mesa CC offers 2 challenging 18 holes courses. We have recently started a Speedgolf SoCal OC club in 2021, and welcome new players interested in joining for the 2022 season
Please message Garlin Smith here at Speedgolf Socal if interested in joining
Temecula Creek Inn
44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
TCI offers 27 holes and the speedgolfers play on Sunday mornings
Please message Jonathan at Speedgolf Temecula if interested in joining
2023 USA TOURNAMENTS
Below are Speedgolf USA tournaments around the US and the world, open to all ages and abilities. Each event's formats vary but generally include an elite/professional division and amateur/age group divisions
SPEEDGOLF USA 2023 NATIONAL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Please visit SPEEDGOLF USA for information on the 2023 USA tournament schedule
https://www.speedgolfusa.com/events
SPEEDGOLF SOCAL PHOTOS
Check out the players building and playing Speedgolf in Southern California over the last 10 years!
SPEEDGOLF SOCAL IS SOCIAL
Connect with us and let's play some speedgolf!
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