Real Madrid star Gareth Bale built three of the world’s most famous holes in his backyard

March 21, 2018

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Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has long been an avid golf fan.

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"I had a lovely bit of land here and it was something that I really wanted to do and I decided that I would love to make a dream come true and build a mini golf course in my house," Bale said.

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Bale has taken things to the next level, undergoing construction on a series of holes in his backyard. You'll recognize this green even without the water: it's the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass.

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Bale enlisted the help of U.K.-based Southwest Greens to construct synthetic tees and greens.

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The original Postage Stamp hole at Royal Troon is understandably iconic.

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Bale's Postage Stamp recreation.

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Although the holes have been complete for nearly two years, the course needed time to mature before it could be revealed to the public, according to Southwest Greens.

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The real thing, at TPC Sawgrass.

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The Sawgrass replica in Bale's backyard.