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World's Longest Golf Course: Outback Adventure
25 May
Summary
- The Nullarbor Links spans 1,365km across Australia's remote desert.
- Players face snakes, spiders, and wombats on scrubby dirt and astroturf.
- The course raises funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
The Nullarbor Links, the world's longest golf course, presents a unique challenge stretching 1,365km across Australia's remote outback. The 18-hole, par-72 course begins in Ceduna, South Australia, and concludes in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, necessitating considerable driving between holes.
Players navigate scrubby dirt, worn astroturf, and natural obstacles, encountering wildlife like snakes, spiders, and wombats. The annual 'Chasing the Sun' tournament, a 10-day event organized by Graeme and Bea Wilmot, attracts international participants and Australian 'grey nomads'.
The course names its holes rather than numbering them, acknowledging the flexibility in playing direction. Notable holes include The Wombat Hole at Nundroo and the SkyLab par three at Balladonia, commemorating fallen spacecraft debris. Funds are raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service through fines and donations.
The Nullarbor Links was conceived by Bob Bongiorno to combat driver fatigue and promote awareness of outback towns. The course crosses traditional Mirning land and three time zones, offering a distinct experience compared to traditional golf settings.
