playing with no hole in one.. yet!

[The Autumn Wind]

Started playing golf in 1982. Over the years I lost count of the number of flag hits and lip outs for aces (10+ at a conservative estimate), and so I just assumed I was destined never to get one. It always felt unfair considering I usually record 2 or 3 fairway hole outs for eagle most years.

All up until that wonderful freezing cold morning in January 2017, when the magic happened.

So 35 years.

 

[Deleted member 23344]

12 years. Never been within two feet.

Last week was the closest I’ve been with a shot from off the tee - about a foot away, but it was “three off the tee”.

 

[Ethan]

Over 35 years. Holed out from the fairway a few times, including a 6 iron which crashed into the 18th at Bearwood Lakes on the fly, and numerous par-3s where the ball ended up a few inches right behind the hole or hit the flag, but no ace yet.

 

[bobmac]

All the balls I use are scared of the dark.
Over 50 years

 

[Bdill93]

After 12 years for me. I once played in a comp with a partner who had two in one round.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/uk-england-hereford-worcester-13142096

This is amazing!!! Fair play to him, that round will go down in folklore - Also from Worcester!

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

After 12 years for me. I once played in a comp with a partner who had two in one round.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/uk-england-hereford-worcester-13142096

My uncle did that too. Played all his life, never had one then retired and had his only two in the same round.

Another interesting story......a friend of mine was playing in a big open matchplay competition. In the final he carved his tee shot on a par 3 into some trees so he played a provisional and holed it for a 3. One of the spectators found his ball so he had to play it and ended up making a 4

 

[ArnoldArmChewer]

About 15 years for my 1st one, I have averaged one about every 6 years since.

 

[Zig]

Started playing about 20 years ago. Have partnered or played in a group with all my mates over the years while they've all had holes in one (much to their amusement that I'm the last, given I'm the lowest handicap amongst us). Some near misses, but nothing where I could say I was robbed/hit the pin etc etc.

Cue last summer: two 'holes in one' in two weeks. Both 8 irons. One at Goswick, the other at Linden Hall. Amazing.

Never been close since.
And that's why we all play golf.

 

[Italian outcast]

I've not had one for 18 months …. so still waiting for my 7th ….

classic casual brag

 

[mikejohnchapman]

Hey all, just a bit of fun.

How long have you played without getting a hole in one?

for people who have 1+..

How long before you got your first hole in one?

I had my first one as a junior 2 years after starting (embarrasing top off a tee which run up a path, jumped a bunker and went in!)

Have been lucky enough to have 7 in my carear with the last being 2 years ago in our winter league - most expensive.

I agree with Gordon, as much luck as judgement!

 

[mikejohnchapman]

About 15 years for my 1st one, I have averaged one about every 6 years since.

My uncle did that too. Played all his life, never had one then retired and had his only two in the same round.

Another interesting story......a friend of mine was playing in a big open matchplay competition. In the final he carved his tee shot on a par 3 into some trees so he played a provisional and holed it for a 3. One of the spectators found his ball so he had to play it and ended up making a 4

He should have legged it to the green and picked up the ball - would have been three! Could have said he didn't hear the call

 

[Robster59]

One of the older members at our club got a hole in one a few years ago at our 13th. About 125 yards. When congratulated by the Captain, he was asked what club he used. His answer? "A driver!".

 

[Hobbit]

Took 42 years. And it was a thing of beauty. 170yds into a stiff breeze from about 1 o'clock. 4 iron with a gentle fade, cut into the wind. A few bounces then rolled in.

 

[The Autumn Wind]

The plaque on the 16th tee at Hunstanton GC is probably the best I’ve seen on a course, commemorating the greatest ever hole in one feat.
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/now-this-is-the-hole-in-one-story-to-end-all-hole-in-one-stories

 

[Deleted member 25172]

We apparently had a hole in one at our club today. A 90 year old. If it was his first or not I do not know.

 

[SocketRocket]

I played the Teme Vally course in Devon once and there is a notice on a par five explaining that someone had a hole in one on it.