The legendary Extreme 19th, located at the renowned Legend Golf & Safari Resort, officially reopened this weekend, inviting golfers and adventure seekers to once again take on what is regarded as the most dramatic par-3 hole in the world of golf.
Those taking part in the relaunch included Maps Maponyane, former Miss South Africa and Miss World winner Rolene Strauss, as well as former Miss South Africa 2024 runner-up Nompumelelo Maduna.
Perched high on Hanglip Mountain, the Extreme 19th is globally celebrated as the longest and most thrilling par-3 hole in golf. Accessible only by helicopter, players tee off from the breathtaking mountain summit, launching their ball over vast bushveld terrain toward a green shaped like the African continent nearly 400 metres below.
By Nakampe Lekwadu
The return of this iconic hole marks an exciting moment for both local and international golf enthusiasts. Following a seven-year closure, the Extreme 19th has been upgraded and refined to usher in a new era at Legend Golf & Safari Resort — one defined not only by scale and spectacle, but also by precision technology and an immersive player experience.
A digital-first golf experience
The relaunch introduces sophisticated tracking technology, broadcast-quality visuals and personalised data capture.
At the centre of the experience is the implementation of FlightScope technology, bringing elite-level shot tracking to one of the most dramatic tee shots in the world. Players will now enjoy:
Full ball-flight tracking from the mountain summit to the green.
Launch data insights including speed, trajectory and carry distance.
Post-shot analytics delivered as part of a personalised digital record.
Complementing this is a network of strategically positioned high-definition cameras capturing every moment of the experience, including cinematic tee-off footage, real-time ball-flight visuals and on-green reactions.
Players will receive curated digital content packages allowing them to relive and share their experience, transforming a single shot into a lasting memory.
“We are thrilled to welcome players back to the Extreme 19th, and more than that to relaunch it as part of seven unique golf experiences at Legend — The Legend Seven,” said Peet Cilliers. “The Legend Seven includes a few old favourites reimagined along with exciting new additions. One destination, seven unique golfing experiences with conservation as foundation.”
Another world-first attraction that has already been renovated and reopened is Legend’s Tribute Golf Course — a 10-hole course paying homage to some of the greatest par-3 holes ever designed. The world-renowned 18-Signatures Golf Course will also be relaunched alongside the Extreme 19th. The championship course was designed by 18 professional golfers from 15 countries, including Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia, Retief Goosen and Padraig Harrington.
Golfers brave enough to take on the Extreme 19th will once again have the opportunity to make history. Bookings are now open, with demand expected to soar as the iconic hole reclaims its place among the most unforgettable golfing experiences on Earth.
