Has anyone ever gotten a triple eagle in golf?
In golf, an albatross refers to scoring three under par on a single hole. A triple eagle, also known as a condor, is an extremely rare feat where a golfer scores four under par on a single hole. While there have been numerous reports of albatrosses, there is no confirmed case of a triple eagle in professional golf.
The primary reason for the rarity of triple eagles is the extreme difficulty of hitting the ball far enough and accurately enough to reach the green on a par-5 hole in two shots and then sinking the putt for birdie. To achieve this, a golfer would need to hit a drive of at least 300 yards and then follow it up with a second shot of at least 200 yards, which is a challenging task even for professional golfers.
Despite the lack of confirmed triple eagles, there have been a few unverified reports of the feat. In 1962, amateur golfer Elaine Ratcliffe claimed to have made a triple eagle on the par-5 18th hole at the Eau Claire Golf & Country Club in Wisconsin. However, her claim was never officially recognized.
Until a triple eagle is officially confirmed in professional golf, the legendary feat remains a tantalizing possibility that continues to inspire golfers around the world.
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- What is another term for a triple eagle in golf? (Condor)
- What is the minimum number of strokes to achieve a triple eagle on a par-5 hole? (3)
- Has anyone ever made a triple eagle in the Masters Tournament? (No)
- What is the longest hole-in-one ever recorded in professional golf? (755 yards by Mike Souchak)
- What is the name of the golfer who holds the record for the most albatrosses on the PGA Tour? (Gary Player with 9)
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