There's nothing on earth quite like the Arctic Open, and there's no other tournament staged farther north. SI Contributor Art Stricklin writes on his Icelandic adventure.
AKUREYRI, Iceland – Golf is full of memorable experiences. But if you really want to stamp a memory that is unique, thrilling and cold , there's nothing better than the Arctic Open. I made the journey and survived to share the tale.
“I like all tournaments because it gives you a purpose, a part of something bigger than yourself,” she says. The golf season runs from early May to October—weather permitting, of course. In early June, two weeks before this year’s Arctic Open, the area was hit by four inches of snow plus a week of ice. While conditions warmed somewhat for this year’s event, the greens stimped at about a 4. It was a bit different from the greens at Pinehurst U.S. Open, shown here on TV here, which stimped at 14.
Walking is encouraged, but carts are also allowed. Push carts tend to be the transport of choice, and they include a large umbrella-holder to shield from frequent rain.
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