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My apologies for editing this article....this was done in order to remain in compliance with Free Republic rules pertaining to the posting of articles from The Daily Mail.  Please click on the main article link to read the full story.

Also please see the original page for a video showing top golfers attempting the shot.

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1 posted on 04/17/2009 4:08:41 PM PDT by Stoat
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PING!!!


2 posted on 04/17/2009 4:19:57 PM PDT by Roccus (The Capitol, the White House, the Court house.....................America's Axis of Evil!)
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bfl


3 posted on 04/17/2009 4:25:46 PM PDT by Skooz (Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us)
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To: Stoat

bump


5 posted on 04/17/2009 4:44:58 PM PDT by AggieMom x 3
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Legend Lodges Hotels & Resorts


 
Extreme 19th hole

 

The uniqueness of Legend Golf and Safari Resort is reflected in the spectacular Extreme 19th hole which is the longest and most dramatic Par 3 in the world.

Set high up on the impressive Hanglip Mountain and accessible only by helicopter, this par 3 hole is played from a vertical height of 430 metres.    After a short, breathtaking helicopter flight, golfers have the opportunity of teeing off from one of three tee boxes, high up on the escarpment.  With advanced technology in the form of four separate cameras and the latest tracking equipment, the golfer can follow and capture the tee shot and the flight of the ball.

The fairway is seeded with Cynodon grass and contoured to funnel the ball to the green below. 
In celebration of the African Renaissance, the green has been shaped like the map of Africa and is protected by a large waste bunker. 

Golfers can choose to play this challenging hole in addition to their round of 18 holes, or as an experience on its own.  A hole-in-one earns the lucky golfer one million US dollars!. Conceived by Graham Cooke of the UK, embraced by CEO, Peet Cilliers, and designed by David Riddle, the Extreme 19 is truly unique - an unforgettable golfing experience!

 
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
 

6 posted on 04/17/2009 4:46:20 PM PDT by Stoat (Palin / Coulter 2012: A Strong America Through Unapologetic Conservatism)
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Kim Jung Il can make that shot with his putter.


7 posted on 04/17/2009 4:48:39 PM PDT by usmcobra (Your chances of dying in bed are reduced by getting out of it, but most people still die in bed)
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This may also be of interest...it is an 8 minute video advertisement produced by the resort, but the production values are quite high and it is really quite informative and compelling.  It describes the Legends Golf and Safari Resort as a "multi-billion dollar resort".   Quite impressive.

YouTube - LEGEND - Golf & Safari Resort

8 posted on 04/17/2009 5:01:22 PM PDT by Stoat (Palin / Coulter 2012: A Strong America Through Unapologetic Conservatism)
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30 seconds?!!!

400meters up, 400 meters out.

400m=0.5 * 9.8m/sec^2 * t * t

t = 9sec

10 posted on 04/17/2009 5:23:02 PM PDT by Frohickey
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11 posted on 04/17/2009 8:12:42 PM PDT by A.A. Cunningham (Barry Soetoro is a Kenyan communist)
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Happy Gilmore could make this shot. ;’)


13 posted on 04/18/2009 7:28:23 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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