Hole in one! Or not...

[iku]

I played a local target golf course (9 holes all short par 3) last Saturday and had a hole in one on a 107 yds hole. It's my first year of golf and I never even got close to have one on a regular course so I was extremely happy but didn't feel like that was a "proper" hole in one.

So I bought a drink to my playing partner only...

What's your opininion?

 

[brendy]

Tough call, well done either way matey. It could well count but you know deep inside that you cant wait to do it for real on a "proper" course.

 

[imran_ali]

a hole is a goal......lol
dont see why it is not a hole in one.

 

[CMAC]

Yes it's a hole in one

 

[Shaunmg]

Sorry iku; definately a hole in one. You need to buy us all a drink, Tetley bitter for me please

 

[Imurg]

In my view the Course needs to have a SSS to qualify as a "proper" course. If not then it's a pitch'n'putt practice facility and doesn't count. Good effort though!!

 

[G1BB0]

I have to agree with Imurg on this one

I had a couple of HIO's on a local pitch and putt when I was 15/16. I dont count them as proper ones though therfore never really mention them except when reminiscing with my mates back oop North.

well done all the same

 

[Wayman]

Well done any way

 

[Mattyboy]

Thats about the same length as the postage stamp at Troon (although I fear thats where the similarity might end!).

I counts for me.

congrats

 

[Monty_Brown]

The fact that you're asking the question on here suggests you don't quite believe it's a "proper" one in your heart of hearts...

Well done though, it's more than I've managed in 20+ years playing the game.

 

[muttleee]

I've had 2 holes in one on the same hole on the local par-3 course in the same year...but to be honest, I don't count them as 'proper' holes in one. Still, well done though!

 

[iku]

Yes I don't feel like it was a hole in one but probably because it was on the shortest or so hole of the course.

If I had had it on the 170 yds hole I would probably put it down as a hole in one. The one I had feels more like an eagle on a par 4.

 

[bladeplayer]

Have had a couple of HIO in par 3 comps years ago , have had endless ammount when i played P&P , still none on a proper golf course , i class myself as never having got one at golf mate, sorry .. some feat in your 1st year of golf tho .. keep it up well done

 

[rosecott]

I have always believed that to claim a hole-in-one, it has to be on "proper" golf course and in an organised qualifying competition. However, to do it on any occasion is a great achievement.

 

[G_Mulligan]

When I first started playing I went to the Par 3 course quite often and made several birdies. Even though some of the holes are 150-180 It still never really felt the same as when I started making them on the proper 18 hole course.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I'm in the camp that says you need to do it on a proper course. <120 is really nothing more than holing out a pitch shot. Still it proves you can knock it close so get out on those par 3's and do it for real

 

[fundy]

I have always believed that to claim a hole-in-one, it has to be on "proper" golf course and in an organised qualifying competition. However, to do it on any occasion is a great achievement.

why in a qualifying comp?

hole in one is a hole in one whether in a comp or a bounce game surely

 

[G1BB0]

personally I would rather do one in a social game with my mates, especially on the 2nd, then rub it in over the next 16 holes

 

[SocketRocket]

Well done, take credit for your achievements and may there be many more.

I had one six weeks ago on a 190 yard par 3, it seemed like the ball was moving in slow motion as it rolled up and dropped in.