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The 16th hole at the Turkish Airlines Open tees-off over a swimming pool

November 1, 2018

The 16th tee at this week’s Turkish Airlines Open on the European Tour is definitely one of those bucket-list shots. The shot, which takes place at Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort, looks pretty normal at first glance.

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But take a slightly closer look and you’ll realize that the tee of the 466 yard par-4 actually resides over a swimming pool.

(Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

That’s right. Players walk through the backyard area to get to the tee.

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It’s one of the higher-end suites at the Regnum Carya resort, and it’s a pretty fun sight. There are chairs down below, and if you look closely, you can even see a food table floating in the pool.

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During a practice round earlier this week, Matthew Fitzpatrick even took a moment to test the temperature of the water below.

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It’s a pretty fun sight, and certainly offers one of the most unique views in golf.

(Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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