2007-03-03 15:14:48 · 9 answers · asked by Joe J 1 in Sports ➔ Golf
Yes, it's happened at least several times.
Since almost nobody - even with today's supercharged equipment - can hit a 500-yard drive, the best place to look for par-5 aces are on those par-5 holes that are severe doglegs, or are even a bit horseshoe-shaped. On such holes, an intrepid long-hitter can attempt to cut a corner or clear trees or other hazards in order to go straight at the green, rather than playing around the dogleg in a normal fashion.
Holes-in-one on two such par-5s are known to have happened. One was even recorded with a 3-iron! That one was made by Shaun Lynch, playing at Teign Valley Golf Club in Christow, England, in 1995, on the 496-yard No. 17. According to a 2004 article in Golf World magazine, Lynch aimed straight toward the green on a horseshoe par-5, clearing a 20-foot-high hedge, then hitting a downslope on the other side. The downslope carried his ball to the green and into the cup.
The first-known ace of this nature occurred in 1962, according to the Golf World article. "Larry Bruce took his drive over a stand of scrawny pines on the 480-yard dogleg right par-5 fifth hole at Hope Country Club" in Arkansas, and found the cup.
But there's also one hole-in-one known to have occurred on a straightaway par-5. This monster drive was achieved at altitude on the No. 9 hole at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver in 2002. The shot was 517 yards in length, and the golfer who got the ace was Mike Crean. This ace is believed to be the longest ever recorded. (See a diagram of the hole here.)
What is a hole-in-one on a par-5 called? "Condor" is sometimes recognized as the "proper" term, but triple-eagle and double-albatross are also correct.
2007-03-03 15:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by cheyennerhap 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if on a Par 5
a 4 is a birdie
a 3 is a eagle
a 2 is a double eagle
i guess a one would be a tripple eagle
so probably -3 instead of double eagle (-2)
It hasnt happened much but im sure it has alteast twice
2007-03-04 00:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by p5mwilliamsbms 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer would be "Hole in One"
BUT since a par five hole is from from 450 to 600 yards, you would need a HECK of a tailwind or an awesome swing (and aim)
2007-03-03 23:19:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes triple Eagle
2007-03-03 23:46:39 · answer #4 · answered by Rip 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Triple eagle, Double Albatross, Condor, or 4 under.
2007-03-04 13:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it has happen a few times. One guy even did it with a 3 iron! I guess it would be a "triple eagle"?
2007-03-03 23:27:33 · answer #6 · answered by Answer Master Dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there has been three of them.
It is called a Triple-Eagle, Double Albatross, or a Condor.
Condor is the official name, but you can say any of them.
2007-03-04 01:59:15 · answer #7 · answered by SG 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a hole in one quadruple eagle
2007-03-04 01:52:22 · answer #8 · answered by matrixx096 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has happened before, and its called a MIRACLE!!
2007-03-04 15:42:52 · answer #9 · answered by rberrido 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋