The Floating Golf Green That Can Only Be Reached By Boat
28000 BALLS ARE RETRIEVED FROM THE WATER EACH YEAR AT THE BIZARRE COURSE IN IDAHO
This is the incredible golf course that has the world’s only floating green - accessible only by boat.
Golfers have to strike the perfect shot at the 14th hole at Lake Coeur d’Alene in Idaho, because it’s on a man-made green on the water. But the unusual hole proves too much of a challenge for many taking on the course, with 28,000 balls retrieved from the lake each year. The 200 acre property opened the world renowned course back in 1991 and since then it has been voted in the top 100 greatest courses in the world.
The famous 14th hole is ‘one of the most unique and recognisable golf holes in the world’ according to the resort.
It says: “This floating, movable golf green should be on every golfer’s bucket list.
“Land on the island, and you’re a hero.
“Otherwise, your ball will be one of thousands fished out of the water by divers every year.
“Either way, it’s a one-of-a-kind golf hole and a golf experience like no other.”
The 22,000 tonne island is able to move along thanks to an intricate underwater cable system to varied distances from the tee.
Each day, the par three distance changes to play anywhere from 90 yards all the way up to 220 yards from the championship tees.
The standard tee will typically play from 140 to 170 yards.
The 18-hole championship layout is lined with red geraniums and other colourful plants and is annually ranked among the most well manicured golf courses in the world.