Former Royal Marine Daniel Woods is preparing to undertake an extraordinary Guinness World Record attempt in aid of the Veterans' Foundation.
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The 35-year-old, veteran will attempt to break the record for the most golf holes played in 24 hours, covering more than 105 miles on foot while completing over 425 holes in a single day.
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Daniel served with 45 Commando after joining the Royal Marines in 2008 and deploying to Afghanistan in 2011.听
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Since leaving the armed forces, he has remained passionate about supporting the veteran community and raising awareness of the challenges many former service personnel face after military life.
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His motivation for the challenge is deeply personal, having lost friends following their service.
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"I joined the Royal Marines at 17, deployed to Afghanistan at 18, and by the time I left I'd achieved everything I set out to do,鈥� said Daniel.
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"The Royal Marines shaped who I am鈥�.the resilience and mindset I learned there are things I still carry with me every day.鈥�
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"I've lost friends I served alongside since leaving the Forces. People I served alongside. That's something that stays with you.鈥�
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"If I can raise awareness and help even one veteran get support, then every mile will be worth it."
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"That's the main reason I'm doing this challenge 鈥� to raise awareness of what people go through during and after service.鈥�
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A keen golfer and experienced endurance athlete, Daniel has spent months preparing for the challenge through a combination of golf-specific training, strength and conditioning work, and long-distance running.
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The Veterans' Foundation is proud to support Daniel's remarkable fundraising effort, which aims to raise vital funds for veterans and their families across the UK.
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The challenge is far more demanding than a conventional round of golf.听
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To break the existing record, Daniel must complete more than 425 holes within 24 hours, covering in excess of 105 miles on foot while maintaining a relentless pace from start to finish.
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Unlike some endurance golf events, Daniel's attempt must comply with strict Guinness World Record criteria.听
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The record must be completed on a regulation golf course measuring more than 6,000 yards, with all shots played according to the official Rules of Golf.
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To achieve the record, Daniel estimates he will need to average around 18 holes per hour for a full 24-hour period.听
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During a recent training session, he completed 92 holes in just four hours, giving him confidence that the target is achievable.
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However, he believes the biggest challenge will not be the golf itself, but sustaining the physical and mental endurance needed to keep moving for more than 100 miles without significant rest.
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"Everyone tells me it's impossible, but that just makes me want to do it even more," Daniel continued.
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"Someone's done it before, so it's not impossible and all I can do is give it my best shot."
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"The biggest challenge is going to be the sheer length of it as the challenge works out at over 100 miles."
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"I've done marathons and ultra events before, but I've never done 100 miles like this."
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Daniel鈥檚 World Record attempt will take place at Pike Fold Golf Club in North Manchester on August 23rd/24th.
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