“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER – GARY SOBCZAK

By Gary Sobczak

The USGTF has opened many doors for me and given legitimacy, even in Speedgolf circles which is a real passion. Many ask, why Speedgolf? We are in a sport “with which not too many are familiar,” as it has been said of only a few regular golf players. Speedgolfers at any level can’t help but feel they are in a special sport where only a few “get it.” It must be similar to what elite players of any sport experience.

There are many reasons to play Speedgolf, spread across age, gender, and international borders. Simply, it plays faster, taking about an hour to play 18 holes at a relaxing jog. It feels more free while playing. It’s just you and the environment. It fosters a healthy lifestyle by increasing cardio, muscular and mobility aspects of health conditioning. Mind freeing is also a huge benefit. While jogging along, your mind doesn’t get clogged up with all the how-to’s for striking your golf ball.

Speedgolf has afforded me the opportunity to compete in over 55 tournaments worldwide, coming in first place quite a few times. As for teaching, I enjoy teaching regular golf to beginners, seasoned golfers and juniors. I mostly like to see the quick improvements they begin to experience with their golf game and share their excitement with them. I emphasize what I’ve learned through years of playing regular golf as well as Speedgolf, that less thinking and simplicity are best. Thanks to the USGTF for our organization and its benefit to golfers around the world.