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A hole in one is something golfers can fail to achieve in a lifetime of playing golf. Getting a hole in one requires some degree of luck and skill to achieve so it\u2019s little wonder it often takes experience and a lot of practice. <\/p>\n
Once you get your first one however it may surprise you to know that statistically the odds are not quite as stacked against it happening again as you might think!<\/p>\n
With this and other hole in one statistical oddities in mind, we have compiled a list of 10 surprising facts about hole in ones you may not have heard before.<\/p>\n
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\u278a<\/span> IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET A HOLE IN ONE ON A PAR-5 \u2013 IF YOU\u2019RE LUCKY<\/p>\n The majority of hole in ones are of course made on par-3 holes that of course have a shorter distance to the hole. Once you head into par-4 territory the chances are significantly less. You would be achieving an albatross in this case to go along with your hole in one. <\/p>\n A hole in one on a par-5 will get you what is known as a condor or a triple eagle!<\/p>\n Not every hole in one gains international attention of course but par-5 hole in ones have been recorded \u2013 even though it\u2019s near impossible to hit a 500-yard drive.<\/p>\n The way to hit a hole in one on a par-5 is to look for short cuts over trees or other hazards onto the green if the shape of the course allows it.<\/p>\n One example of a golfer doing just that was by a Mr Shaun Lynch. His hole in one on a par-5 was achieved with a 3-iron Golf Club in Devon in 1995. The distance he needed to cover was 496-yards and according to an article in Golf World magazine, Lynch\u2019s golf ball cleared a 20-foot-high hedge before rolling down a slope and into the hole. <\/p>\n \n \u278b<\/span> THE LONGEST HOLE IN ONE EVER<\/p>\n The longest hole in one ever recorded was made by Mike Crean in Denver who managed to hit the hole from 517 yards.<\/p>\n \n \u278c<\/span> THE MOST HOLES IN ONE<\/p>\n Norman Manley of California is perhaps the luckiest or most skilful golfer in the world with his record of a whopping 59 hole in ones. Luckily he made them over a 15-year timeframe between 1964 and 1979. <\/p>\n \n \u278d<\/span> HOLES IN ONE ARE MORE COMMON THAN YOU THINK<\/p>\n It may surprise you to find out that a hole in one is achieved somewhere in the world every 3,500 rounds on average.<\/p>\n \n \u278e<\/span> YOU DON\u2019T NEED TO BE A GREAT GOLFER TO GET A HOLE IN ONE<\/p>\n Statistically speaking, you\u2019re more likely to get a hole in one if you are a mid-handicapper. 57% of holes in one are achieved by golfers in this bracket so don\u2019t be put off trying. <\/p>\n \n \u278f<\/span> THE CLUBS MOST LIKELY TO GET YOU A HOLE IN ONE<\/p>\n Just in case you were wondering which clubs give you the best chance of an ace 40% of holes in one are made with 7, 8 or 9 irons.<\/p>\n \n \u2790<\/span> YOU\u2019RE NEVER TOO OLD TO SCORE AN ACE<\/p>\n Ever heard of a golfer over 50 getting a hole in one? Apparently it\u2019s no coincidence that you hear about so many golfers in this age bracket getting a hole in one. 60% are made by golfers aged 50 plus. Our own Mr Ian Wright, an 81-year old golfer, recently got a hole in one after achieving his first one 20 years ago. <\/p>\n \n \u2791<\/span> THE LIGHTNING NEVER STRIKES TWICE BUT IT CAN DO IN GOLF<\/p>\n 14% of golfers who achieve a hole in one go on to make another. This gives hope to those golfers who may be competing for a million dollar hole in one prize this year. <\/p>\n \n \u2792<\/span> YOU DON\u2019T NEED TO BE AN EXPERT BUT EXPERIENCE HELPS<\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret that achieving a hole in one requires years of experience unless you happen to be very lucky. On average a golfer will need to be playing for 24 years to achieve a hole in one. <\/p>\n \n \u2793<\/span> IF CLUBS ARE IMPORTANT TO A HOLE IN ONE THEN WHAT ABOUT THE BALL?<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Apparently 45% of hole in ones are achieved with a Titleist golf ball. You can look at this in two ways: either you stand a better chance with Titleist that all other brands or you could get even lucky using another brand. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u278c THE MOST HOLES IN ONE Norman Manley of California is perhaps the luckiest or most skilful golfer in the world with his record of a whopping 59 hole in ones. 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