On the bright side, there’s less than 217,440 minutes until summer! And if you’re just counting down the days until the summer’s setting sun shines down on your face as you play some cornhole (AKA bags) – you’re just like us.
For those unfamiliar with this iconic backyard game, cornhole is played by setting two slanted wooden cornhole boards 27 ft (8.2 m) apart, while players stand next to their board in the ‘pitching box’ and take turns tossing bean-filled bags into the opposite hole in their opponent’s board. Bags that make it in the hole get three points, while ones that land on the board score one point, and the first team to make or exceed 21 points wins. It’s great fun! So for those seeking some cornhole-shooting inspiration, or even if you just want to see some talented record-breakers take the game to new levels, keep reading for some of our best cornhole records.
Osman Gürcü in Denizli, Türkiye, has a wicked arm, and he’s dedicated his talents to cornhole. This multiple Guinness World Records title-holder threw the longest cornhole shot on 26 October 2024 in his home country, launching the bag a stunning 85 ft 3.6 in (26 m) across the length of a basketball court. His underhand-shot not only got the bag on the board, but it sank perfectly into the hole with a satisfying ‘thump,’ causing Osman and his friends to jump with excitement.
Osman also holds the record title for the longest cornhole shot (backwards), which he completed on the same big day as his longest cornhole shot title. This attempt required him to turn 180° and stare at the wall, while he tossed the bag over his right shoulder and prayed it would arc into the hole. Evidently, the multi record-holder has mastered the necessary trajectory for his cornhole shots, so he was able to sink in the longest cornhole shot (backwards) from a miraculous 59 ft and 0.6 in (18 m).
Matthew Grear (USA) is a self-proclaimed yard game fanatic, and when completing this record he told Guinness World Records: “I want to be known for all things yard games. And achieve all the cornhole records.”
Prior to Osman’s epic shot, Matthew was the record-holder for longest cornhole shot since 2021, when he threw the bag 62 ft 6 in (19.05 m). But one of his most entertaining titles was for his longest cornhole shot (blindfolded), which he completed in Winthrop, Massachusetts, USA on 1 October 2023.
On that sunny day, Matthew set up his boards on an outdoor basketball court and tied a bandana around his eyes before tossing the bag directly into the hole from 54 ft 7 in (16.66 m) away.
