Some golf courses don't just challenge your swing—they frighten your soul with names that might send shivers down your spine faster than a cold shank on the first tee. As Halloween approaches, we've rounded up ten courses with names so terrifying, you might need more than a mulligan to recover.
1. Purgatory Golf Club
Indiana, USA
You'll be in limbo deciding whether to play it safe or go for the green at this ominously-named course that claims to be 'Your Gateway to Golfing Heaven.' Just don't let your score send you in the opposite direction.
2. White Witch Golf Course
Rose Hall, Jamaica
Named after Jamaica's infamous Annie Palmer, this course might cast a spell on your short game. Local legend says her spirit haunts the grounds—perhaps explaining those mysteriously moving balls on the green.
3. The Devil's Claw at Whirlwind Golf Club
Arizona, USA
With a name like Devil's Claw, your ball might find more hazards than a demon finds sins. The bunkers here don't just trap your ball—they trap your soul.
4. Hell's Point Golf Club
Virginia, USA
After a round at Purgatory, Hell's Point feels like the natural next stop. Just be careful—three-putting here might have eternal consequences.
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5. Settlers' Ghost Golf Club
Ontario, Canada
Where the only thing transparent is how clearly you need to hit your approach shots. Their tagline "Catch the Spirit" takes on a whole new meaning when your ball disappears into the rough.
6. The Nightmare
Michigan, USA
A course that lives up to its name for many golfers, with hazards that could turn your dream round into a scorecard you'll want to forget. Waking up might be the best part of this experience.
7. Sleepy Hollow Country Club
Ohio, USA
Keep your head down on your swing here—and maybe on the walk to the next tee as well. The only thing missing from your foursome might be the headless horseman with a headcover.
8. Spider Lake Golf Resort
Wisconsin, USA
Perfect for golfers who already fear the "web" of tree roots around their ball. Your putting stroke might get a little shaky when you think about what could be lurking in those water hazards.
9. Skeleton Lake Golf & Country Club
Alberta, Canada
A bone-chilling name, but the scenic views are good enough to raise your spirits. Just don't let your game decompose on the back nine.
10. Spooky Brook Golf Course
New Jersey, USA
The water hazards here aren't just wet—they're haunted. The brook might be spooky, but not as frightening as the scorecard after you've visited it a few times too many.
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