Brisbane's Mick McLoughlin SMASHES Guiness World Record
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Brisbane’s Mick McLoughlin SMASHES Guiness World Record
Brisbane golf fanatic, company director, father, corporate leader and long-time supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities, 62-year-old Mick McLoughlin is no stranger to world records – in 2021 he shattered the Guiness World Record by playing 2001 holes in seven days, raising an incredible $342,000 (from a goal of $250k) for sick kids and their families.
Now, he’s done it again, SMASHING a 24-hour chipping marathon! And he’s still going!
Already he has just SMASHED the current world record of 10,392 golf balls into a target zone in 24 hours – and he has only been going for 19 HOURS!!!
The current record has been held since 2002 and over 400,000 people have attempted to break it.
Mick officially started at 12.30pm yesterday and has until 12.30pm today – though he may complete earlier with a huge lead on the record.
Why is he doing it? To raise vital funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
"I’m aiming to hit at least 11,000 balls, probably more if I can push through. So I’ll need balls in store,” said Mick McLoughlin. "The difference this time is that it’s a super intense 24 hours, so it will break me in less time. But honestly, that’s not what matters. Just like last time, I’m doing it for the kids and their families. Every ball I chip is a small way of helping give them comfort and support when they need it most," said Mick. "My body’s already fairly broken going into this one, I’ve got tendinitis in both arms, tennis elbow, a wrecked left wrist, dodgy left knee, and a stuffed right foot. But other than that, I’m in good shape. It’s going to hurt, no doubt, but if the families I’m supporting can get through what they face every day, then I can dig deep and keep swinging. I’d love to see us raise a couple of hundred thousand dollars again. The more we raise, the more families we can help through Ronald McDonald House, and that’s what keeps me going. If I can swing a club 10,000 times in a day to help families with a sick child stay together - I will."
This attempt will raise funds for every Ronald McDonald House across Australia, providing families with accommodation, support, and care close to their child's hospital bed.
VISION AND STILLS:
This link has filmed vignettes of Mick chipping and has been added to overnight.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ne1dOt3PChMefUKm2BFDV70oXakbahsY?usp=sharing
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Mick ticking over the record
A FEW WEEKS AGO:
Sam Thaiday, Corey Oates, Josh McGuire, Robbie Dolan (2024 Melbourne Cup winning jockey), Romy Teitzel and others all chipped in to help Mick on his journey to a second Guiness World Record. They donated their balls - golf balls – and had a chip with Mick, in the lead up to his October 17 World Record attempt! IMAGES HERE
A Sportsman’s Lunch was held yesterday at Golf Central, with Brisbane Bronco SUPERCOACH Michael Maguire, players Ezra Mam and Josh Maguire as well as Matt Gillett and Wally Lewis in attendance. And raffle prizes include a car, a game of golf with Mick and Pat Carrigan and Adam Reynolds!
CHIP FOR CHARITY – Guinness World Record Attempt
Date: Friday October 17 at 12noon to Saturday October 18 at 12noon
Where: Golf Central, Brisbane Airport
When: Hit-off 12pm Friday → 12pm Saturday
Website to donate: Chipping for Charity
Contact details:
Kath Rose on 0416 291 493 or email [email protected]
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Mick McLoughlin smashes the world record with 5 hours still to go
