Off Topic golfers out there

I'm not into golf but. ****ing hell

Extreme 19th: The World's Toughest Par 3 –
Legend Golf & Safari Resort - South Africa

The tee is set 1,410 feet above the green on Hanglip Mountain.
From the base of the mountain to the back of the green is 1,312 feet.
In golf terms, that’s a 437-yard par-3, with a vertical drop of 470 yards.
Without getting all geeked out, as this insane shot relates to the laws of physics
and how the ball will travel on quite an extreme arc,
it plays about 260-270 yards due to the vertical drop.

Round of 18 including lunch: $70 per player
Extreme 19th per foursome: $1,060

That extreme price does come with a few perks.
Players get a helicopter ride to the tee and back down after hitting,
a souvenir cap and glove, and a DVD of their play on the hole.

The coolest part:
Each player is given six balls with tracking devices,
since losing sight of a ball hit from 1,410 feet up is pretty likely.
There’s a prize worth over $1 million for any player that makes a hole in one.
The money has yet to be claimed.
Eight players, however,

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have made birdies, and 96 pars have been recorded
— including many professional golfers.

Harrington was the first person to make a 3, back in 2008.
The highest recorded score, according to the course’s website, is a 23.
And there are hundreds of other players whose scores say “NR.”
We assume that’s short for “Way too many to count.”

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Wouldnt mind a shot at that. Looks awesome

 

Love my golf but no thanks.

 

$1 million, never been won...Do you think it will ever be done?

 

Absolutely....getting that little thing into a bigger hole (waiting for topic to go off topic) always has a tinge of luck. Never done it myself but luck has never been on my side

 

So its a par 3, you get 3 shots to make it on par...think im getting this now.

Eight players, however,

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have made birdies.......so they have done it in 2? or am i way of mark.

guess you has never played golf in his life?

 

You're spot on Comm

 

Is it the hardest golf hole (dont know the term) in the world?

 

It's certainly the most extreme mate, but in terms of tough shots that wouldnt be the hardest to make necessarily. If there was bad weather it could be a nightmare but on a calm day it could be an easy shot to make.

The 18th at Whistling Straits is one pro's often fall apart on, technically you'd have to be spot on or you're just ****ed.

Weather would probably dictate the toughest hole though, a narrow fairway on a windy day is a recipe for disaster.

 

Bit of a crazy novelty hole rather than a good one. Wouldn't mind a go though!

 

That's what Rooney says to chat up the older ladies!

 

would love a pop at it, but not for for that price...!

 

I would love a crack at that as well, looks amazing

 

There's a mini version on stressholme golf course in darlington(only like a 20-30 feet drop but over a curve in the river) it's the course ran by Billy Hughes. Nowt like the op but still a fun Par 3.

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Played that course hundreds of time Funky..for such an easy looking hole amazing how many times it can ruin a decent card

 

It's the drop isn't it? It not huge but you do need to adjust significantly. It's a very short par three. Only need to look in the water to see how often it catches people out. I tend to draw my shots(could do with a few hours with a pro but I think I may have to switch to left handed clubs) so never end up in the drink.

 

Had an easier shot at your daughter comm! bahahahaha ****

 

Yeah seen the clip before and looks awesome. Think if you're gonna play the course you have to budget to play that hole.
NR is for non return, mainly when you lose your ball or like you say have way too many shots.

 

A decent card? Not something I ever come across during a round of golf

 

Same here