World’s Longest Hole
If you thought that the par 5 hole in your local golf course is long and daunting, you should consider a Japan golf vacation. The par 7, 7th hole at Satsuki Golf Club in Sano is the world’s longest hole measuring at 964 yards.
Longest Putt Ever
As for the world’s longest putt recorded so far, Fergus Muir takes the glory after sinking a 125-yard putt on the Eden Course at St Andrews Links in 2001. The then 66-year-old Muir used a hickory shafted putter to take the historic shot directly from the tee on the 5th hole.
Most Hole-in-Ones in a Round
The most hole-in-ones ever recorded in a round of golf is three by Patrick Willis. The star achieved the amazing fete on 22 June 2015 at the Laurel Hill Golf Course in Lorton, Virginia. Most golfers don’t even achieve three hole-in-ones in their entire careers!
The Tallest Professional Golf Player Ever
Golf and height seem to go hand in hand, although you don’t have to be extremely tall to succeed in the sport. Marcel Pickel of Germany holds the record for the tallest professional golf player according to the Guinness World Records, with a verified height of 6’9″. Pickel took part in the PGA of Germany Tour between 2010 and 2013.
World’s Longest Course
If you have ample confidence in your golfing skills, consider adding Lijiang, China to your travel bucket list. Here you will find the par-72, 8,548-yard Jade Dragon Snow Mountain course – the world’s longest. The course’s par 5 5th hole is the longest, which stretches 711 yards.
The Takeaway
You’ll be shocked at the amount of fascinating golf entries in the Guinness World Records. Golfers around the world attempt to break some of the records every year, while some talented stars find themselves in the books of history without much effort. To check out some more weird and wonderful golfing records, visit the Guinness World Records website.
