Two Hole In One

Two Hole‑In‑One: The Rarity, the Reaction, and the Legends

In the world of golf, an ace is the ultimate moment of triumph – a single stroke that drops the ball directly into the cup. When a player records two hole‑in‑ones in the same round, the event becomes a piece of golf folklore. This article explores why two aces are so extraordinary, highlights recent examples, and offers insight into how players and fans experience the moment.

The Statistical Odds of a Double Ace

While a single hole‑in‑one is already a low‑probability feat, achieving two in one round multiplies the odds dramatically. According to data compiled by the PGA TOUR, the average probability of a professional making an ace on any given par‑3 is roughly 1 in 2,500. The chance of two independent aces in the same round is therefore about 1 in 6 million, a figure that underscores the rarity of the accomplishment.

Professional tours: fewer than 30 recorded double‑ace rounds in the past 50 years.
Amateur play: the odds are even steeper, with most clubs reporting only one documented double ace in their entire history.
Course design: shorter, well‑guarded par‑3s increase the likelihood of a single ace, but the combination of distance, wind, and green contour makes a second ace in the same round highly unlikely.

Recent Double‑Ace Moments

While the statistical odds are daunting, the modern era has produced a handful of memorable double‑ace rounds that illustrate both skill and a touch of luck.

Justin Thomas – 2019 Masters, No. 16 Thomas carded an ace on the iconic No. 16 at Augusta National. Though he did not follow it with a second ace in the same round, the shot is often cited in discussions of double‑ace potential because the hole’s steep angle and swirling winds provide a perfect test of precision.
Si Woo Kim – 2023 PGA TOUR Event During a recent round, Kim celebrated in style after carding an ace on a 165‑yard par‑3. The exuberant reaction, captured on social media, highlighted how a single ace can energize a player and the crowd alike. A second ace later that day would have cemented his round as one of the most spectacular in tour history.
Bryson DeChambeau – First Ace When DeChambeau finally recorded his first career hole‑in‑one, the golf world buzzed. Though he has not yet paired it with a second ace in the same round, his achievement shows that even the most powerful drivers can master the delicate art of the short game.