FAQs section 1: the basics
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What is The Fast 50?
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The Fast 50 is a father-son attempt to play 18 holes of golf in all 50 U.S. states in the fastest cumulative time ever recorded. Every round will be played on a full 18-hole regulation course — no 9-hole courses played twice, no par-3 tracks. Our target: under 12 days, from the first tee shot in Maine on July 21st to the final putt in Hawaii on August 1st — Scott's 50th birthday.
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Who is doing this?
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Scott Sehon and his son, Quin Sehon. Both are lifelong golfers and competitive distance runners with a shared passion for endurance sports, road trips, and adventure. Full bios are on our Team page.
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When is the trip?
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Who is verifying the record?
What counts as a completed round?
How fast will you play each round?
The Fast 50 begins July 21, 2027 in Berwick, Maine and finishes on August 1, 2027 in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii.
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Why are you doing this?
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Is there an existing record for this?
Because it combines everything we love — golf, endurance, the great American road trip, and adventure — into one meaningful challenge. Finishing on Scott's 50th birthday adds a personal celebration to a record breaking golf trip.
FAQS Section 2: The RECORD
Not for speed. Several golfers have played a round golf in all 50 states, some in as little as 50 days. But The Fast 50 is the first known attempt to see how quickly this feat can be accomplished.
The Fast 50 is a self-documented record attempt. At every course, we'll have an independent witness — typically a course representative — sign off on our start and finish times, along with our scorecard. We'll also capture photo and video throughout the trip to document our progress.
Are you keeping score?
Yes. Every hole will be holed out — no gimmes, no scoops — and every round's scorecard will be signed and posted on the site. This isn't about shooting a great score. We're playing fast, not carefully. But every stroke will be counted and every round officially recorded.
FAQS Section 3: The Logistics
What's the route?
How are you traveling between states?
How many miles will you drive?
How are you managing sleep?
Who's supporting the attempt?
What are you driving?
What happens if a course is rained out or closed?
A completed round is 18 holes played on a full-length regulation course from tees measuring at least 6,000 yards, with every hole holed out — no gimmes, no scoops. Any ball hit out of bounds or deemed lost is treated as a lateral hazard: drop and one-stroke penalty. No 9-hole courses played twice, no par-3 tracks — every round is played on a standard 18-hole course. Scorecards are signed by both players and a course representative at the end of every round.
As fast as possible! We plan to play each round in under 70 minutes. That kind of pace doesn't happen by accident — it requires golf carts, local course guides driving us between shots, and detailed advance coordination with every course to keep the fairways clear and the tees ready.
The full 12-day route will be on our Route page, including maps, every course being played, and the date and estimated tee time for each round.
Almost entirely by road. We're driving between all 48 continental states over the first 11 days, then flying to Alaska and finishing in Hawaii on August 1st.
Approximately 7,700 miles.
Most sleep will happen during long overnight drives, with short hotel stays mixed in as the schedule allows.
Two crew members will travel with us as drivers and support throughout the trip.
We're currently planning to use a 12 or 15 passenger van for the road portion of the trip.
Our target is under 12 days, but there's no built-in wiggle room to guarantee that pace. If weather or a course closure pushes us past 12 days, we'll keep going. Even at 14 or 15 days, we'll have accomplished something no one has ever done before.