Australian golfer Travis Smyth achieved a remarkable feat by claiming the first hole-in-one at the challenging 17th hole at this year’s Open on Friday.
The Royal Liverpool‘s new par-three hole presented a difficult task with its upturned saucer green protected by deep bunkers, making it a tricky shot for many players.
However, Smyth displayed exceptional skill and precision as he teed off and sent the ball on a beautiful trajectory. With a hop, the ball disappeared into the hole, eliciting tremendous cheers and applause from the enthusiastic crowd gathered at the course.
The Royal Liverpool‘s new par-three hole presented a difficult task with its upturned saucer green protected by deep bunkers, making it a tricky shot for many players.
However, Smyth displayed exceptional skill and precision as he teed off and sent the ball on a beautiful trajectory. With a hop, the ball disappeared into the hole, eliciting tremendous cheers and applause from the enthusiastic crowd gathered at the course.
While this exceptional shot brought a moment of glory for Smyth, who had double-bogeyed the same hole on Thursday, it couldn’t significantly change his overall score, which was at eight over par.
Unfortunately, despite his impressive hole-in-one, his previous performance meant he would not make the cut for the weekend rounds.
Nonetheless, the 28-year-old’s ace at the treacherous 17th will surely remain a memorable highlight of his Open debut.
(With Reuters inputs)
