Kim Jong-il's golf world record with Iain Carter and Jay Townsend

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Duration: 02:33

One of Kim Jong-il's most incredible achievements apparently came on his 62nd birthday. By way of celebration, he took up golf and proceeded to hit a world record 38 under par. It was his first and last game, because he promptly retired. So, what might the round have sounded like? Iain Carter and Jay Townsend are your commentators.

Available since Mon 19 Dec 2011

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5 live Breakfast 20/12/2011

News from the UK and around the world, with Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden.

First broadcast: 20 Dec 2011

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