world's craziest golf courses

not all golf courses need to be green or 18 holes or even safe for that matter.
here is a look at some of the world's craziest golf courses for those who are looking for
an adventure the next time they tee off.


two golfers walk along the eyre highway in australia, making their way to the next hole of the nullarbor links course
image courtesy of nullarbor links course

located in southern australia, the nullarbor links course is the world's longest golf course,
with an 18-hole par 72 course which spans 1,365 kilometers. it crosses over two time zones
with holes in each participating town or roadhouse along the eyre highway.


a map of the 18 holes spread out along southern australia
image courtesy of nullarbor links course



uummannaq is home to the world ice golf championships which are held in march
image © of the world ice golf championship committee, greenland

uummannaq is the coldest golf course in the world.
located in greenland, north of the arctic circle, it is set on large glacial icebergs with rounds
played in temperatures which can fall to -50 degrees with wind-chill factor.
the course is shorter than a typical course, with larger holes and the game is played with
a fluorescent ball so that it can be seen on the expanse of white.


an overview shot of the lost city golf course in south africa

the lost city golf course in sun city, south africa is considered to have the 'unluckiest' hole.
the 13th hole is home to 38 hungry crocodiles, so if your ball ends up in the water,
don't expect to get it back.


one of the crocodiles living in the swamp at the 13th hole
of lost city golf course in sun city, south africa



a strange image for a golf course - a small square of turf vs. an expanse of sand and stone at opal fields golf club

'more bunker than green', this green isn't so green. the opal fields golf club north of
adelaide, australia is surrounded by red desert, sandstone rock formations and massive cattle stations.
it is essentially, one huge sand trap, something which is typically avoided on a normal golf course.
grass needs to be oiled with grease to prevent dirt from being blown away by desert winds.



the 16th hole of the merapi golf club
image courtesy of merapi golf

the world's 'hottest' green is the merapi golf club in indonesia.
it is situated right next to an active volcano, however there are no lava hazards included in its design.



image courtesy of merapi golf



the high greens at the gulmarg, india

established by british residents in 1904, the government golf course in gulmarg, india
stands at 8,500 feet. the air is thinner because of the high altitude, which means the ball will
travel further, increasing the distance of one's drive.



the world's most dangerous golf course knows it's the most dangerous golf course, and greets players with this
image courtesy of rob davison

camp bonifas is the closest military base to north korea on the most heavily fortified border
along panmunjom and home to the most dangerous golf course. it consists of a single hole,
par 3 that stretches 192 yards, with an astroturf green that is surrounded by minefields on three sides.


the one hole at the panmunjom golf course



to players golfing in the buff

at la jenny in france, you can hone your golfing skills au naturale.
it is the only naturist course in europe and stages its own tournaments throughout the year.