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 foran 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.

world's craziest golf courses a map of the 18 holes spread out along southern australia image courtesy of nullarbor links course

world's craziest golf coursesuummannaq 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.

world's craziest golf courses 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.

world's craziest golf coursesone of the crocodiles living in the swamp at the 13th hole of lost city golf course in sun city, south africa

world's craziest golf coursesa 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.

world's craziest golf coursesthe 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.

world's craziest golf coursesimage courtesy of merapi golf

world's craziest golf courses 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.

world's craziest golf courses 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.

world's craziest golf courses the one hole at the panmunjom golf course

world's craziest golf courses 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.