I had been wanting to visit this place for a very long time but it never happened until last month and yes I was there at the world's highest golf course. Situated at the height of 13,025 from the sea level this Yak Golf Course in Kupup in East Sikkim do features in the Guinness Book of World Records on 10 October 2006. I found more information about the Golf Course from armyzonegolf.com which I would like to share: YAK GOLF COURSE Brief History The ‘Yak Golf Course’ was started on 19 Sep 1972 at Kupup. The course was re-designed in 1979 by Brig JM Singh, Cdr 164 Mtn Bde and since then it has been developed into one of the finest by Avid Golf Lovers. As of date under the guidance of Brig Ranbir Singh, Cdr 63 Mtn Bde and Col T K Murali, Dy Cdr 63 Mtn Bde the course is been redesigned and expanded to 18 holes. Kupup, located ...
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