Golf is a sport that has long been synonymous with luxury, tranquillity and perfection in nature. Most people associate golf courses with green, perfectly manicured, flat landscapes and serene surroundings. However, there are some golf courses around the world that defy all expectations and traditional norms. In today’s blog, we bring you the 5 rarest golf courses in the world.

1. UUMMANNAQ GOLF COURSE, GREENLAND

Located in a small village in Greenland, this golf course is surrounded by icebergs and snow-capped mountains. Golfers play on ice and snow, rather than grass, making every shot an unpredictable challenge. The course changes every year because the snow and ice is constantly changing, as it is played on a glacier. Brightly coloured balls are used instead of white to better find them in the snow.

2. DEVIL’S GOLF COURSE, IN THE UNITED STATES

California’s Death Valley National Park is home to Devil’s Golf Course, an exceptionally unusual golf course. The course is situated on a vast salt plain known for its extreme temperatures that can reach 55ºC in summer. Due to these unforgiving conditions, the 18-hole golf course is forced to close during the warmer months. The name of the course has an interesting history: in the 1930s, a park guide remarked that “only the devil could play golf here”, a remark that reflected the harsh and almost hellish conditions of the terrain. In addition to its climatic challenge, Devil’s Golf Course is also famous for its surreal landscape of salt formations, making it one of the most enigmatic and extreme golf courses in the world.

3. LA JENNY NATURIST COURSE, FRANCE

Opened in 1993 and expanded in 2009, La Jenny golf course, located near Bordeaux in France, prides itself on being the only global site where golf can be enjoyed in a completely naturist environment during spring and autumn. It is the only one in the world where players can play completely naked in a relaxed and unrestricted environment.

4. THE LEGEND GOLF AND SAFARI RESORT, SOUTH AFRICA

This course may very well make the list of the rarest courses in the world because it includes the challenging “hanging hole”. This unique hole is located on top of a mountain and requires a helicopter flight to reach it. In addition, the resort offers an all-inclusive experience that combines golf with African bush safaris, allowing players to enjoy the wildlife between holes. This blend of sport and adventure in a wild landscape makes for an unrivalled experience.

5. AMAZON GOLF COURSE, PERU

The Amazon Golf Course in Peru is one of the rarest in the world due to its location in the middle of the Amazon rainforest. Unlike traditional golf courses, it is surrounded by lush vegetation and unique biodiversity. It also faces extreme challenges such as high humidity and frequent rainfall, which affect play and course maintenance. Players have the opportunity to experience golf in a wild environment, interacting with the Amazonian flora and fauna.

Golf is a sport that is played all over the world, but these courses show that it is not always played in conventional environments. If you consider yourself more classic and like to enjoy good golf, our Font Del Llop course located just 10 minutes from Alicante International Airport, surrounded by vineyards, almond and olive trees, consists of 18 holes par 72, fully integrated with the landscape of the area and, with its American design and Scottish moulding it will be enjoyable for all levels and types of players.