67 million to one. That’s the odds of making two holes-in-one in a single round, according to the National Hole-In-One Registry. On Friday, a golfer Frank Bensel Jr. achieved this remarkable feat at the US Senior Open.
The golfer, aged 56, made back-to-back holes-in-one at the par-three fourth and fifth holes of Rhode Island’s Newport Country Club. The first ace came from 184 yards, followed by another from 203 yards just minutes later.
While many talented players may never experience a hole-in-one in their entire careers, this golfer defied the odds and etched his name in golfing history by achieving a rare double ace in a professional tournament.
According to the PGA Tour Champions, no golfer has ever made consecutive aces in any Tour-sanctioned event on record. This extraordinary accomplishment places the golfer in a league of his own.
A hole-in-one is a rare occurrence, happening just once every 3,500 rounds played in the United States each year. The National Hole-In-One Registry has recorded over 108,000 valid aces since 2006, highlighting the rarity of this achievement.
The golfer's remarkable performance was lauded by the United States Golf Association (USGA) as 'truly historic,' showcasing the significance of this feat in the world of golf.
Despite the consecutive aces, the golfer faced challenges in the tournament, finishing one-over par for the round and six-over overall after four consecutive bogeys following the aces.
The US Senior Open offers a substantial prize purse, with the victor set to claim an $800,000 cut of the $4 million prize money. Defending champion Bernhard Langer is among the top contenders seeking to secure another victory in this prestigious event.
Last year, Langer clinched his 46th PGA Tour Champions victory and 12th senior major, solidifying his status as one of the most successful golfers in the circuit's history.
The tournament is currently led by Japan’s Hiroyuki Fujita and Australia’s Richard Green, with Langer aiming to make a comeback in the subsequent rounds to defend his title.
