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The world's most dangerous golf hole is surrounded by minefields

Camp Bonifas has a par-3 golf hole ringed by minefields on 3 sides. At least one shot reportedly set off a land mine.

Ellsworth Toohey
Aug 07, 2026
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Camp Bonifas golf — Edward N. Johnson, U.S. Army Public Affairs Officer / Public domain (via Wikipedia)
Camp Bonifas golf — Edward N. Johnson, U.S. Army Public Affairs Officer / Public domain (via Wikipedia)

Camp Bonifas, the United Nations Command post 400 meters south of the Korean Demilitarized Zone, has a golf course. One hole, par 3, with an AstroTurf green — and minefields on three sides. Sports Illustrated called it "the most dangerous hole in golf,…

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