Suzie HarrisonIt’s seems like an unlikely coupling...

Suzie Harrison

It’s seems like an unlikely coupling -- “rapid-fire” and golf -- but

in fact it’s a fitting nickname for pro-golfer David Ogron, one he

has been answering to every since he achieved a Guinness World Record

in golf in 2002.

On Tuesday the 39-year-old from Laguna Beach will attempt to earn

two additional world records, and be the only man in history of

Guinness to hold three world records within a 24-hour period.

“I hold the Guinness World Record for hitting 10,392 golf balls in

a 24-hour period, hitting the balls over 100 yards and into the

targeted 30-degree area,” Ogron said. “There have been 9,532 people

that have attempted my record, but haven’t been able to do it.”

On June 17, Ogron will attempt to set the one-hour and 12-hour

Guinness World Records, within the same parameters of his 24-hour

record, at Saddleback College’s driving range from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Thirty-percent of the proceeds will benefit the National Children’s

Cancer Society. The event will be broadcasted on “Good Morning

America.”

“I’m going to break the hour record which is 2,146,” Ogron said.

“I have to hit it at least 100 yards, have the 30-degree arc and it

has to be within that same grid, as it did for my 24-hour record and

the hour record.”

He’s also going to try and beat his 24-hour record in 12 hours

with his new swing, but he said reaching his 24-hour world record was

grueling.

“My left forearm blew up and turned blue, and the blood started

seeping out of my skin,” Ogron said. “So the doctor took a needle and

sucked out the blood, and saved me from having a heart attack. He

kept me going for another 22 hours.”

Ogron has been golfing since his youth.

“I started off in high school golf and my team won two state

championships,” Ogron said. “I’ve played on a lot of the tours --

I’ve played Ben Hogan and have gone out for many PGA tour events.

I’ve made a few cuts and missed a few.”

Along with breaking records, teaching has been a passion for

Ogron.

“I’ve been focusing a lot on teaching a lot of young kids,” Ogron

said. “I’ve been teaching for almost 12 years.”

For now teaching has been put on hold so he can train.

“Usually I get up around 8 or 9 a.m., drink a lot of water and

take a lot of supplements of nutrients for my body,” Ogron said. “My

typical day, I walk about six or seven miles to work up my cardio,

and I do a bunch of cardio on the bike. Then I go to Jump Start

Fitness and do lots of light weight repetitions.”

He said he primarily works on his shoulders and forearms and does

circuit training. After lunch he walks four miles and goes to the

golfing range.

“I hit golf balls at least three times a week and hit a couple

thousand in an hour,” Ogron said.

Golfing is something that’s very balanced, Ogron explained. He

said it’s very important to keep balanced and focused.

“I have been working with Dr. Norris Carr in Laguna Beach,” Ogron

said. “He’s a nature path doctor, he doesn’t use anything synthetic,

and he uses all natural herbs. That’s how I can go so well.”

Other dietary concerns include sticking to a low fat, low

carbohydrate and high protein-eating regimen.

“The main reason I’m doing this, my main focus is raising money

for children with cancer through the National Children’s Cancer

Society,” Ogron said. “Money will be raised through donations and

sponsorships at the event. Like people can guess how many balls I can

hit.”

Live music from three bands will entertain the crowd, as well as

food from many Laguna Beach restaurants.

“The long-ball champion, Patrick Dempsey, will be there giving

driving clinics,” Ogron said. “There will be chances to win cruises

and other prizes. For the kids there’s going to be a putting,

chipping and long-drive contest. It’s really going to be fun.”

After his record-breaking attempt Tuesday, he’s going on a

50-state tour, the Champions Tour, and will be trying to break his

one hour record in every single state, continuing to raise money for

the children’s cancer society.

He said that his ball-setter, Scott McKinney, will have a hard day

ahead of him at the event. He explained that having a good ball

setter is imperative.

“My mindset is that I’m definitely going to set these records,”

Ogron said. “I think it’s going to be the greatest feat that I’ve

done in my life.”

Ogron is looking for some volunteers from Laguna Beach to help

with the event. Anyone interested in making a donation or

volunteering should call 494-3952. The event is free.