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Top Ten Hole In Ones: 2011

Written on Saturday, 31 December 2011

Top Ten Hole in Ones 2011

 

A hole in one is the golfer's Holy Grail. Many of us will go through our entire lives having never satisfied that ambition. For the pros it comes somewhat more frequently but it is no less astonishing. We take a look at the top ten hole in ones of 2011.

 

Golf can be considered the hardest sport in the world in that the gap between the size of the field compared to the goal is unmatched by any sport. The concept of getting a two inch ball into a four inch hole from over a hundred feet away seems impossible if not ridiculous. Prepare to be amazed.


Tom Watson, British Open

 

This was my most memorable hole in one of the year. Simply because it was 62 year-old legend Tom Watson eagling the 6th hole at Royal St. George's to keep him in the running as others fell apart under the treacherous Open conditions.

 

 

Rahil Gangjee, Nationwide Tour's Mylan Classic

 

Hitting a hole in one is difficult enough but this Indian professional did one better holing a 318 yard ace on a par four from the tee.

 

 

Dustin Johnson, British Open

 

The Open had more than one ace this year as Dustin Johnson holes another beauty at the 16th despite being amid bad weather.

 

 

Ricky Fowler, Washington DC

 

This is remarkable footage of Ricky Fowler pulling of a blind shot from 100 yards out. This hole in one was part of the promotional Urban golf series and sees his ball fly between buildings and over roads straight into the hole. Impressive!

 

 

Lee Westwood, Shanghai Masters

 

This recent hole in one from Lee Westwood just goes to show there is always an element of luck and the rub of the green in every hole in one.

 

 

Steve Stricker, Memorial Tournament

 

This is just the perfect shot on the eighth hole, 188 yards with a six iron. A memorable second career ace for Stricker.

 

 

Vijay Singh, US Masters

 

This is an amazing feat of exhibition golf in the warm up to the masters. Vijay and Tom Watson skipping balls across the pond at the 16th.

 

 

Brandt Snedeker, TPC Boston


An impressive 144 yard ace with a nine iron in the second round of the Deutsche Bank Championship.

 

 

Martin Kaymer, Hole in one stunt shots


For a bit of fun here is a really funny viral video of the former world no. 1 pulling off some hilarious stunt shots, with a little help from special effects.

 

 

Rafa Echenique, BMW International Open


The only thing more impressive than a hole in one is an albatross. Holing a par 5 in two is a rare sight, even more so when you're 243 yards away with a three iron in your hand. This must be the most impressive shot of the year.

 

 

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