Golf History: The Man Who Got Three Aces On The Same Hole
Golf history has had its share of incredible feats, both professionally, and just during the weekend warrior rounds. But, a story written by photojournalist David Cannon, tells the tale of one man who did the unthinkable.
Photojournalists get to see some amazing things, while adding flare to stories through their camera lenses. David Cannon is one of those guys who has taken amazing golf pictures over the years, and according to Lady Golfer, he has an unreal story to tell.
Bob Taylor, who was part of a 10-man Leicestershire and Rutland County golf team, had three aces on the same hole. Cannon was part of that same team, and witnessed this first hand back in 1974 at Huntsanton Golf Club.
This took place during a golf event, where nine counties dueled it out for golf supremacy, but all in good fun of course. Taylor’s first hole-in-one was during a practice round on the 16th hole, where he used a two-iron.
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Like with anyone who gets an ace, there was a nice celebration going on during and after the round. What better way to celebrate an ace than a little after round, nightly party, right?
Well, the next day, Taylor almost holed out again, but used a 6-iron this time around. No doubt after getting his first, it was a sight to behold just to witness him almost get a second one.
Little did they know what would happen during the afternoon matches. Going 6-iron again, on the same hole, Taylor tee’d it up, and let it go, and the next stop was nothing but cup.
This made for two aces in two days. A remarkable accomplishment.
You thought that was the end of the story, right? That Taylor would ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after with two aces on the same hole in his pocket?
Guess again. A golfer gave Taylor one million-to-one odds that he wasn’t going to get another ace on that same hole the next day, as it seemed impossible.
However, in the afternoon round, Taylor tee’d it up again, and into the cup it went, for his third ace on the same exact hole. It’s a miraculous achievement that seems likely to never happen again, but what makes golf history so awesome is stories like these.
And through the eyes of a photojournalist like Cannon, it makes the story that much more interesting due to his unique perspective. It takes some people their entire lifetime to make one ace, let alone three.
Not to mention that this was on the same hole, so it makes it that much more shocking. If the hole hasn’t been dubbed the “Bob Taylor” hole yet, then we must take note, if we get the chance to play Hunsanton Golf Club.
This is the kind of anecdote that also adds to the beauty of golf courses. Courses tell amazing stories, similar to other sports where the venues have tales to tell.
Except golf history is extremely rich, and at times, it seems like you can feel the stories as you walk the grounds. With a story such as Cannon’s about Taylor’s unreal accomplishment, it’s a prime example that golf courses are like books made of land. Taylor’s aces add to the numerous chapters.
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You can read Cannon’s full story here.