- The 14th green at the Lake Coeur d’Alene golf resort in Idaho is in the middle of a lake on a man-made green
- Golfers must play the perfect shot on the par three hole or risk losing their ball to the surrounding water
- The 22,000 tonne island is also able to move along the lake thanks to an intricate underwater cable system
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 14th green at the Coeur d’Alene golf resort in Idaho, which is on a man-made island that floats in the middle of the lake
Golfers must take a boat to the green in order to complete the par three hole on the world-renowned course in the USA
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 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.
The famous 14th hole, pictured, is ‘one of the most unique and recognisable golf holes in the world’ according to the resort
The resort has to retrieve 28,000 balls each year from the lake that have been hit by golfers who weren’t able to land their shot on the green
‘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.
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
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.