Golfers endure frigid temperatures in Antarctic Clock Championship 2025

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00:00Golf has been described as a sport of fanatics, but these golfers are upping the game, braving

00:08single-digit temperatures as they competed in the Antarctic Clock Golf Championship Sunday.

00:15The tournament included both experienced golfers and first-timers, with each person using an

00:21adaptable club for both putting and chipping for consistency. Oliver Wang of China ultimately won

00:27it all, competing against people from the United States, Great Britain, Canada, South Africa,

00:33Brazil and Eritrea. But win or lose, those who competed said it was a tremendous experience.

00:39That was absolutely spectacular. A little bit difficult on the terrain, a little bit difficult

00:44to judge the distance. You got to watch the speed because when you least expect it, it starts to run.

00:50On the short game, you got to have your stuff together. And yeah, one of the most amazing,

00:56spectacular sport events I've ever taken part in. Players are judged on number of strokes and how

01:02quickly they complete the course. Minutes are added to players' scores, with seconds used as tiebreakers.

01:08The fast pace is meant to keep players warm enough to fight through those extreme temperatures.

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