An amateur; Richard Lewis made a world record of 600 rounds in a year
The American golfer Richard Lewis has been able to put his name in the prestigious Guinness Book of World Records by playing his 600th round of golf this year. It is no doubt an unbelievable record put down by a sixty-four-year-old American.
The effort of Lewis this year is no doubt remarkable, as he has walked about two thousand and five hundred miles and has hit more than fifty thousand shots this year. His figures have been phenomenal this year and his relentless effort and love for the game
of golf cannot be denied. Richard Lewis set the record on Sunday. Moreover, according to many media critics his effort is different from the other golfers because Richard is an amateur golfer and it is only his dedication and love to the game that made him
to set such a tremendous record. It is to be known that Lewis has putt fifty-four holes per day this year and still he is aiming to end the year by playing six hundred and eleven rounds.
In a very recent interview, the sixty-four-year-old American amateur golfer expressed his thoughts to the media. When he was asked whether setting up a huge record was tough for him or not, he answered the question by saying that at one time, four hundred
rounds seemed pretty tough for him and the journey from four hundred rounds to five hundred rounds was pretty stressful. But he always had a target of reaching the mark of six hundred rounds this year in his mind and he is very happy that he has made it. Lewis
expressed to the media about his feelings and said that this is a huge achievement for him, as he has finally achieved what he aimed to achieve. Now the Guinness Book of World Records has enlisted him with the tag of world’s most avid golfer. It is also to
be noticed that by setting up a new record of six hundred rounds, Lewis has hammered his previous record of five hundred and eighty-five rounds in a year.
But Lewis is not done yet as he wants to set a new record of hitting eleven thousand holes in a year. This year he has played two hundred and eighty-five days and now he is hoping to play a bit more consistently in the upcoming year.
Vice President of the men’s golf association, Frank Broyles expressed his thoughts about the new record of Lewis Richard by saying that the work done by Lewis was amazing and he has done something which has never been done before in the world of golf. Moreover,
it is also to be noticed that Richard achieved the milestone at the Four Seasons Golf Resort in Texas. The Four Seasons Golf Resort is the place where Byron Nelson Championship is held.
While talking about the fact, Frank said that setting up a huge record at the Four Seasons resort is amazing. His record in the world of golf is being considered as one of the most unbreakable records ever set. Being an amateur player and playing for more
than two hundred and eighty-five days this year, is a proof of Richard’s sheer love and dedication to the game of golf. Despite of not being one of the greats of the game, Lewis has done something which is beyond expectations. Moreover, his consistent game
is a source of inspiration for the emerging players.
Richard was supported by his girl friend Debbie Shaw during his struggle. Debbie is of the view that the record of Lewis is a proof of his importunate effort. As fans of Richard Lewis, we can only wish him good luck.
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