Patrick Koenig broke the world record for the most different 18-hole golf courses played in a single year, completing his 450th round at the Omni Interlocken Golf Club in Denver.
Patrick Koenig on Tuesday set the new world record for most 18-hole courses played in a single year. via @RussellHaythorn https://t.co/PHYpRihcET
— Denver7 News (@DenverChannel) October 19, 2023
“It’s just a great game,” Koenig said to Denver7. “You have to figure out how to have fun playing bad golf. The ability to handle that repeatedly is a great way to train yourself to become — for me — a better person.”
Koenig’s remarkable journey has been a monumental undertaking, but his passion and determination have now rewritten the record books, surpassing the previous record of 449 courses set back in 2009.
Koenig, who is also a professional golf course photographer, originally set himself the goal of playing 500 golf courses in 365 days. While he didn’t reach 500, he did surpass the record by one game, successfully playing 450 courses.
“We’re just so excited to be a part of it,” said Chris Woods, director of golf for Omni Interlocken. “Colorado golf in the fall is spectacular, right? And the views here at Omni Interlocken are next to none.”
Koenig wasn’t just having fun on the course, he was raising money for charity. So far, he has raised more than $32,000 for First Tees.
