Many amateurs go through their entire golf-playing life without recording a hole-in-one and those who have would probably argue there’s no better feeling on the golf course.
That said, an ace is technically ‘just’ an eagle, whereas an albatross, or double eagle, is three-under-par – a hole-in-one on a par 4 or recording a two on a par 5.
Fergus Bisset
Fergus Bisset is a golf obsessive and 1-handicapper. Growing up in the north-east of Scotland, golf runs through his veins and his passion for the sport was bolstered during his time at St Andrews university studying history.
Albatross – Says Fergus Bisset
Over the 20 years I’ve been working at Golf Monthly, we’ve received numerous emails from people recounting their ‘amazing’ hole-in-one stories. People who have scored an ace during their first round after a 15-year hiatus; or who have had two holes-in-one in a week; or who have carded holes-in-one on the same hole on the same day in consecutive years.
My father had a hole-in-one at our home club, then his playing partner followed him in on the next shot. The old boy has had 18 aces at the last count. I’ve had seven. The point is, a hole-in-one is a common occurrence. Okay, some unlucky sorts can play their entire lives and miss out, but most will get at least one.
Most golfers will certainly not achieve an albatross, and Golf Monthly seldom receives news of amateurs who have. This rarest of golfing birds is an extremely unusual sight. It requires two strong, accurate strikes or a mighty blow on a par 4.
The chances are miniscule so, if you do manage one, it will be the talk of the club – not simply another bottle of Famous Grouse behind the bar. No, the chatter will be, “Did you hear they had an albatross on the 10th?” … “Amazing!”
The Famous Grouse is another good reason to prefer an albatross. If you are…
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