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World's Longest Golf Course is Planned for Australian Desert
Under the glaring desert sun, the Australian outback consists of hundreds of thousands of kilometers of empty space, which, according to the Australian government, makes it the ideal spot for the world longest golf course. The Nullarbor Plain is set to see construction of the 18-hole golf course, which will stretch across 1,200 km (750 mi.) Wow. All I have to say is, if you golf there, you'd better rent a cart. Actually, a cart's not necessary, but a car or other means of long-distance transportation is. This golf course will be an unconventional one, as each hole is located at a different town along the course, starting with Kalgoorlie and ending with Ceduna. Though one of the holes isn't located in a town -- it's at a remote sheep farm.
The course is expected to open in 2008.
Gallery: Australian Outback
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Brian Sep 28th 2007 3:54PM
I do not golf, so I do not see the attraction of it. As I drive 200 miles to see my g/f and thats a drag, imagine hitting a ball and the stress that I see that golf brings to people for 750 miles haha
I wonder if they will use "illegal" titanium for a farther hit on the ball.
By the way...Christina...you're comment is classic! I always say that to things I enjoy. =)
jason Sep 28th 2007 4:41PM
i love to golf but damn ..moving your clubs in and out 4 18 holes ....no way!!!
jason Sep 28th 2007 4:41PM
i hate taking my clubs out of the car once a day let alone 18 times....u won't see me there!!!lol
babs1681 Sep 28th 2007 6:06PM
That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard
BC Sep 28th 2007 6:28PM
Who pays to water it?
Jim Sep 28th 2007 6:28PM
The Aussie's must have money to burn,,you MAY find some nitwit who will play it once, but twice ??
Maybe this is a tidbit for the record books,,the longest and most un-used golf course.
Luis Abeyta Sep 28th 2007 6:39PM
Jeez! All this time I thought Australians were prudent and clever people. They'll need to prove it, if this nutty course is built!
Kevin Walker Sep 28th 2007 6:55PM
At least you wont have to worry about hitting your ball in the wrong fairway.
Rob The Wize Sep 28th 2007 7:33PM
I only play putt putt. 750 miles for golf seems like a waste of realestate
jmf Sep 28th 2007 7:34PM
That's the dumbest idea I've ever heard. Sounds like a huge waste of water, which in a desert is a precious resource.
brad Rein Oct 6th 2008 11:36AM
It will be 100% artificial
James Blanchette Sep 28th 2007 7:50PM
Build it and they will come. I say strap the clubs on the Harley and set out for a 3-5 day road trip. I can hear the Goldwingers now. They would make a one day trip out of it.
An average of 41 miles or 66 kilometers between holes would leave time for great photo ops, future bragging rights. I hope they offer package deals fly, ride, lodging, golf.
Tom Sep 28th 2007 8:06PM
I don't think they're building a couninous 750 chunk of grass. I think it will be like 18 1-hole golf courses. I think that would be a great fun.
You could even take the family. I would think it would take at least 2 days and I bet they'll have hotels & restaurants along the way. Maybe you could take a week off and play 2 or 3 holes a day. I'm American & I could easily see something like that happening here in the desert southwest.
me.... Sep 28th 2007 8:19PM
I don't think some of you get it. The course is not 750 miles of just golf. The holes are set in different towns. It is a pretty ingenious way to get people to travel about Australia. By putting a hole in each town will drive up tourism and give people bragging rights for playing the largest golf course in the world. The more you travel...the more you spend. Twenty minutes to play the hole and the rest of the time is spent looking around before you drive to the next town for the next hole.
Amanda Sep 28th 2007 8:53PM
Whats the point in having a golf course 750 miles long? It would take days to play 1 round of golf. Its just ridiculous. Also by the time u get from one hold to the next u'd be out of your groove and mental state, then you got to stop and eat and sleep. This is just an attempt to get attention!!
Rodger Sep 28th 2007 9:21PM
That is a nice thing if You have the time!
You get to see more of the towns and the food.
We in the US should do this. Give Them a card and
You go to all the other corses and towns and have a good time. All You have to do is have hole #1 and #18 at the same town. I think think that would
be fun for all!
solar man Sep 29th 2007 10:51AM
hello from down under - or is that up over? there aren't too many restaurants or motels out there - tis the outback man! hundreds of kms between any signs of life, you can travel all day and only see 1 or 2 other vehicles. the course is a great idea though, being a desert course means lots of sand traps and definately no water. as for the accommodation - grab a swag and sleep under a couple of million stars - the most amazing night scenery you will ever see.
Joanna Sep 29th 2007 11:28AM
I think this is actually a new way to tour. It makes you travel with set stops. I don't think that golf is the only thing that you do in each town, it is one more thing to check off the list. It is also a really cool thing to be able to say that you did. This is not something geared towards the locals, this is a tourist attraction.
Christina Sep 29th 2007 3:57PM
Freakin' Awesome!