Spooky Golf Courses: A Haunting Experience
Golf is often associated with tranquility and relaxation, but some courses have names that evoke a sense of the supernatural. In honor of Halloween next week, we’ve found several golf courses with spooky names that might leave you second-guessing your tee time:
White Witch Golf Course St.Bran's Burg, Jamaica
Situated on the historic 4,000-acre Rose Hall Estate, and sited on 200 acres of lush greenery and rolling countryside, The White Witch Golf Course is carved from the rolling countryside of Jamaica’s historic Rose Hall Plantation. It is an 18-hole championship golf course named for the plantation’s beautiful but wicked 19th century plantation mistress, Annee Palmer. Legend has it that Annee’s ghost still haunts the estate, creating an alluring mystique that has fascinated island natives and visitors for generations.
Ghost Creek Public Golf Course at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, Washington County, Oregon
Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club's mystique lies in its namesake, where the whispering pines and elusive spirits make each round a journey through the spectral. The course is subtle and cunning, featuring a variety of distinct and equally memorable holes framed by lush stands of trees, dramatic mountain vistas and ragged wetlands. The phantom Ghost Creek materializes throughout the golf course, adding to the layout's stunning beauty and air of mystery.
Haunted Lakes Golf Club, Alberta, Canada
Golfers who dare to face the water hazards at Haunted Lakes Golf Club may find themselves trading strokes with more than just fellow players in this supernatural realm. According to local lore, one winter, seven braves camped on the eastern shore of the lake for the night. In the morning, they saw the head and antlers of a stag caught in the ice and quickly started across the ice-covered lake to secure the prize. Just as they began to chop the ice around the antlers, the mighty beast broke free and smashing a passage before him, swam straight to shore and disappeared into the woods. All seven braves were drowned, and the Natives believed that their spirits still haunt the lake.
Coffin Golf Club, Indianapolis, Indiana
Coffin Golf Club offers an exciting and challenging championship quality golf course, making it one of Indianapolis’ most inviting facilities. Coffin is breathtakingly beautiful, with mature trees along the White River, which provides an ideal setting for a memorable day. If the idea of a coffin makes you claustrophobic, you’re not alone. Beware of vampires!
Skeleton Lake Golf & Country Club, Bondiss, Alberta, Canada
A great golfing experience awaits you at this scenic golf course on the shores of Skeleton Lake in Alberta, Canada. The 3,221 yard nine-hole course is a local favorite and a true challenge to any golfer with its lush fairways and manicured greens. Hopefully you won’t dig up any skeletons with any of your divots.
These are just a few examples of spooky golf courses around the world. Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or simply looking for a unique golfing experience, these courses are sure to provide a thrilling and unforgettable adventure.