It was all about the black lava rock that flowed around the edge of nearly every green and fairway, presenting a test that most tour players hadn’t seen before. MORE: The improbably story of the ...

The 18-holer is located in the Utah desert. Fairways and greens are lined with black lava rock, with red mesas surrounding the layout and the snow-covered Rockies looming in the distance.

The surrounding areas of the course caused plenty of drama as it is made up of old lava rock, creating a picturesque backdrop but numerous unplayable lies as well. Black lava rock also flowed near ...

they include both moving lava and the resulting solidified deposits of black rock. Lava flows come in a great variety of shapes and sizes. Nyiragongo is considered one of the most dangerous ...

“Yeah, it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen, especially with the black lava rock,” English said after the second round. “I haven’t played a ton of desert golf … so I wouldn’t say I ...