The Grove worker eyes Arctic Circle golf world record attempt

Isaac Rowlands will head to Norway in May to take on the challenge of playing golf for 32 hours straight to enter the Guinness Book of World Records for the world's longest golf marathon.

The 25-year-old assistant pro at The Grove will attempt the challenge at the Lofoten Links course, the world's northernmost Links course, taking advantage of the midnight sun.

The challenge will take place at the stunning Lofoten Links where the sun doesn't set over the summer months (Image: The Grove) Isaac said: "It will be quite the challenge to play for that long, but I couldn't wish for a more inspiring venue to do it, and I'd like to thank the people at Lofoten Links for their support in making this happen."

The Watford area worker will be raising money and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support, which helped him following a lymphoma scare aged 19 that saw him undergo two operations before getting the all-clear.

He said: "Macmillan were so helpful, and all of the staff were really lovely.

"A close friend has also just recently undergone a cancer operation and said the same thing, so I would want others in the same situation to continue to get this level of support."

The assistant pro at The Grove is attempting to break the world record for the longest gold marathon (Image: The Grove) The Lofoten Links course is nestled in the archipelagos and mountains north of the Arctic Circle, providing stunning views for the marathon attempt.

Isaac is no stranger to spectacular coastal destinations, having earlier in his career worked at The Machrie on the Isle of Islay on Scotland's rugged west coast.

He moved to The Grove in 2022 as an operational intern before taking his PGA studies and joining the pro team in October last year.

The Grove, the only UK venue to have hosted a World Golf Championship event, will be supporting Isaac on his journey to the Arctic Circle (Image: The Grove) Joel Westwell, director of golf at The Grove, said: "We're very proud at The Grove to be supporting Isaac, while many of us are envious of him playing in such an incredible venue.

"Although we love playing golf, this is a seriously physical challenge, and we will be supporting him through training programmes to ensure he's in the best shape possible.

"I would urge everyone to give generously for such an amazing cause."

For more information on Isaac's charity fundraiser or to donate, visit justgiving.com/page/isaac-rowlands-golfworldrecord.