Is there anything better than an albatross in golf?

A very good golfer — or a very lucky golfer — might complete a hole in fewer strokes than the par (called “under par”). A double bogey is 2-over par on a hole. A double eagle (very rare) is 3-under par (also called an “albatross”). A triple bogey is 3-over par.

What is the best round of golf ever played?

The best score for one round of golf in a PGA Tour tournament is 58. That score has been posted only once so far, and it was by Jim Furyk. Furyk’s all-time record round of 58 happened in the final round of the 2016 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut.

Is a hole-in-one a good thing?

While well known outside golf and often requiring a well hit shot and significant power, holes in one need also a significant element of luck. As such, they are more common and considered less impressive than other hole accomplishments such as completing a par 5 in two shots (an albatross).

What is the most hole in ones in one round?

The most holes-in-one in a single round of golf is 3, achieved by Patrick Wills (USA) at the Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton, Virginia, USA on 22 June 2015.

How often do pros get a hole-in-one?

The average Tour event has 144 professional golfers. The odds of a golfer making a Hole In One during a day of golfing are 1 in 4.5. This means the chances of a golfer making a Hole In One during a four-day professional tournament are 1 in 1. It can certainly pay to be a skilled golfer.

What is the difference between an albatross and a hole in 1?

An albatross and a hole in 1 will be the same on a par 4 (ie 1 stroke). However, a hole in 1 (although, extremely unlikely) will be better than an albatross on a pa A hole in 1 is technically the best score anyone can achieve because it is the minimum number of shots/strokes required to complete a golf hole.

What are the odds of getting a hole in one?

Hole-in-One or Ace According to the National Hole-in-One Registry, the odds of the average golfer making a hole-in-one are 12,500 to 1. Broken down even further, here are the odds of: RELATED: 1 Cart. 2 Aces. Each year there are 450 million rounds of golf played in the U.S., which is approximately 25,000-30,000 per course.

How many golfers score a hole-in-one each year?

The National Hole-in-One Registry also says that there are roughly 450 million rounds of golf played each year in the U.S., or approximately 25,000-30,000 per course. Each of those courses reports between 10-15 aces per year. That means a hole-in-one is scored once in every 3,500 rounds.

What is the longest hole-in-one in golf history?

A condor was scored without cutting over a dogleg by Mike Crean at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver, Colorado, in 2002, when he holed his drive at the 517 yard par-5 9th. This is the longest hole-in-one on record.