Green Zones: A Map of the US Military’s Golf Courses

Mother Jones

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The United States military is undeniably massive. In 2012, the Pentagon spent 4.4% of our GDP on defense, with hundreds of billions going to contractors for assorted weapons, equipment, and essentials. What is not known is exactly how much money funds the military’s international golf habit. Mother Jones has found that the Pentagon currently operates at least 194 golf courses and 2,874 holes of golf worldwide. Hover over any flag to tee up more information about the location, name, and size of these courses.

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Green Zones: A Map of the US Military’s Golf Courses

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