What Is an Ace in Golf?
No shot in golf is more impressive than the fabled "ace." Achieved by utilizing just the right combination of skill and luck, an ace is an incredibly rare feat that is sure to impress everyone around you.
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Definition
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In golf, an ace, or hole in one, is achieved when a player tees off and gets the ball into the hole in one shot, or stroke.
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Scoring
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Despite its difficulty and rarity, an ace in golf is worth just one stroke. However, golf is scored in such a way that the person with the lowest number of strokes wins.
Other Terms
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Other names for an ace in golf include "ace in the hole" and "hole in one."
Other Definitions
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Certain golf courses may define ace in specific ways. Another common definition of an ace is getting the ball in the hole on a "Par 3."
Par 3
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A "par" in golf terminology is the number of strokes it should take the average player to make a shot on a particular hole, based on the difficulty of that hole. A "Par 3" would be a hole that takes an average golfer an average of three shots to make.
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