π Top 10 Par 3s for a Hole-in-One (Worldwide Edition)
Letβs be real β most of us will never actually see a hole-in-one. But if you're going to try, why not tee it up somewhere that gives you a fighting chance (and a killer view)? Here are our top picks:
1οΈβ£ 17th at TPC Sawgrass β Florida, USA πΊπΈ
π’ Yardage: 137 yards
π¦ Danger Level: π£π£π£π£π£
π Why it's great: Itβs iconic. Itβs intimidating. But letβs be honest β itβs short and the greenβs big(ish). Thread the needle, and youβve got a real chance.
π Ace Rating: 7/10
2οΈβ£ 9th at Royal Troon β Scotland π¬π§
π’ Yardage: 123 yards
π¨ Danger Level: π£π£π£π£
π Why it's great: βThe Postage Stampβ is one of the shortest holes in The Open rota β and one of the trickiest. Land soft and watch it roll in.
π Ace Rating: 6.5/10
3οΈβ£ 7th at Pebble Beach β California, USA π
π’ Yardage: 106 yards
π¬οΈ Danger Level: π£π£π£
π Why it's great: Itβs a postcard come to life. Short, downhill, and oh-so-close. Plus, ocean vibes give you spiritual good luck.
π Ace Rating: 8.5/10
4οΈβ£ 12th at Augusta National β Georgia, USA πΈ
π’ Yardage: 155 yards
π Danger Level: π£π£π£π£π£
π Why it's great: Golden Bell. Legendary and lethal. Not the easiest, but could you imagine this as your first hole-in-one?
π Ace Rating: 5.5/10 (but 12/10 for bragging rights)
5οΈβ£ 11th at Trump Turnberry β Scotland π¬π§
π’ Yardage: 130 yards
π Danger Level: π£π£π£
π Why it's great: A redesigned gem with the Ailsa Craig in the background. Elevated tee, perfect visuals, and prime for precision.
π Ace Rating: 7/10
6οΈβ£ 16th at Cypress Point β California, USA π
π’ Yardage: 231 yards (π¬)
β°οΈ Danger Level: π£π£π£π£π£π£
π Why it's great: OK, itβs long, but downhill and gorgeous. If you catch it flush, the green funnels toward the pin like destiny.
π Ace Rating: 6/10
7οΈβ£ 3rd at Yas Links β Abu Dhabi π¦πͺ
π’ Yardage: 180 yards
βοΈ Danger Level: π£π£π£
π Why it's great: Beautifully framed by desert meets ocean. Smooth fairway-to-green flow. Ace here and celebrate like a sultan.
π Ace Rating: 7/10
8οΈβ£ 8th at Royal Portrush β Northern Ireland π¬π§
π’ Yardage: 180 yards
πͺοΈ Danger Level: π£π£π£π£
π Why it's great: Known as "Calamity Corner," this one is all carry β but if you flush it, the reward is massive.
π Ace Rating: 5/10
9οΈβ£ 13th at Whistling Straits β Wisconsin, USA π§
π’ Yardage: 143 yards
π¨ Danger Level: π£π£π£π£
π Why it's great: Lakeside drama and lots of bunkers β but pure iron play gets rewarded. Youβll want a witness, though.
π Ace Rating: 6.5/10
π Extreme 19th β Legend Golf Resort, South Africa πΏπ¦
π’ Yardage: 395 yards
π©οΈ Danger Level: π£π£π£π£π£π£π£
π Why it's great: The longest par-3 in the world β played from a helicopter. Itβs mostly novelty, but hey, one guy did make an ace here.
π Ace Rating: 4/10 (but 10/10 for style)
π Final Thoughts
Hole-in-ones are about luck, skill, and sometimes divine intervention. But if you're going to dream big, why not do it somewhere unforgettable?
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See you on the greens! β³
β The Torah Pines Team