Hole in one - Skill or Luck?

Share on Facebook

luckyabc

#546 Mon, 21 Jul 08 09:00 PM

Discuss..

Luck for me, there is no way that you can aim for the hole itself. Players just try to get as close as they can to the hole and a hole in one is a freak bonus.

luckyabc

Joined on 06-12-2008

(37)

shane1

#551 Mon, 21 Jul 08 09:42 PM

According to USHoleInOne.com, which insures hole-in-one contests, the odds of getting a hole in one on a par-3 are 12,500 to 1 for an amateur and 7,500 to 1 for a pro - how they work that out I really don't know.

Here's a good article on the topic on usatoday.com's site:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/2006-07-16-hole-in-one_x.htm

I think it's a mixture of the two mind you the best players get more than average players - so more skill than luck for me.

shane1

Joined on 06-12-2008

(47)

taniapo

#742 Mon, 28 Jul 08 09:53 PM

Hang on a second, there is a huge amount of skill involved in a hole in one and a little luck. These guys practise for years to be able to get the ball on the green.

taniapo

Joined on 05-23-2008

(45)

helen31

#762 Thu, 31 Jul 08 11:17 PM

It has to be more luck than skill. Why do players look so surprised when it happens... that shows that it's luck!

helen31

Joined on 05-15-2008

(29)