Is there a par 6 hole anywhere?

Yes, but they are not common. How long does a hole have to be to be called a par-6? Nearly 700 yards for men, nearly 600 yards for women — but there are other factors besides length that determine what the par rating of a golf hole
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Do any PGA courses have a par 6?

The longest hole in professional golf is actually a par 6 played on the European Challenge Tour. At the 2019 D+D Real Slovakian Challenge on the European Challenge Tour, Penati Golf Resort's 15th hole played at 783 yards, making it the longest golf hole in Europe.
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Are there any par 7 holes?

A golf hole in South Korea is almost two-thirds of a mile and is probably the world's longest. The third hole on one of five courses at Gunsan Country Club is a par 7 that measures 1,097 yards from the tips.
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Has anyone ever hit a hole in one on a par 6?

The most recent recorded condor was achieved on December 20, 2020 by Kevin Pon at Lake Chabot Golf Course in Oakland, CA on the 667 yard par-6 18th hole. This is the only recorded condor to have happened on a par-6.
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Are there any par 6 holes in Australia?

Coral Cove Resort and Golf Club is renowned for having the longest hole in Australia measuring 635 metres and is one of only two Par 6's in Australia. With the ever present winds and the undulating greens, Coral Cove is sure to test golfers of all skill levels.
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Is this the only OFFICIAL Par 6 in the UK?



Is there a par 2 in golf?

Each hole is 32 feet or less in length, with every hole being a Par 2. Par in Golf is the standard of excellence. You can score a hole-in-one on any hole. It takes approximately 30 minutes to play each course.
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How common is a par 6 in golf?

Yes, but they are not common. How long does a hole have to be to be called a par-6? Nearly 700 yards for men, nearly 600 yards for women — but there are other factors besides length that determine what the par rating of a golf hole is.
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Do par 6s exist?

If you have never heard of a par 6, you are not alone; there are very few of them in the U.S., but most courses with that kind of yardage take advantage of the extra swing (seven of our top ten are par 6), although some golfers don't need it.
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What is a ostrich in golf?

Supposedly, this is the name assigned to completing a hole having struck the ball five fewer times than par. In other words, this is what happens when you hole-out a Par 7 with two strokes or shoot a Hole-In-One on a Par Six.
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Has any golfer scored a condor?

A condor was scored without cutting over a dogleg by Mike Crean at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver, Colorado, in 2002, when he holed his drive at the 517 yard par-5 9th. This is longest hole in one on record, although it was of course aided by the altitude and thin air of 'mile-high' Denver.
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What is the farthest golf hole?

Satsuki Golf Club – 7th

Measuring a whopping 964 yards, it is officially the world's longest golf hole according to the Guinness World Records. So why does it come in at No. 2 on our list?
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What is the longest hole in PGA history?

The longest recorded hole-in-one ever was made by Mike Crean, when he holed out on the par 5 ninth hole at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver in 2002 from a distance of 517 yards (473 metres).
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What's the longest par hole in golf?

The 12th at Meadow Farms Golf Course in Virginia takes the honour as the longest hole in the United States, with the monstrous par six totalling 841 yards.
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What is the farthest hole in one?

Holes-in-one on par 5 (or higher) holes

The longest recorded straight drive hole-in-one is believed to be 517 yards or 473 metres, on the par-5 No. 9 hole at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver in 2002, aided by the thin air due to the high altitude.
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What is a snowman in golf?

In golf, a snowman is something you very much want to avoid. That's because "snowman" is a slang term golfers use for a score of eight on any individual hole. Use eight strokes to play a hole and, sorry bud, you just made a "snowman." A golf snowman won't melt anything but your scorecard.
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What is a turkey in golf?

Its origin is almost certainly American in nature. In ten-pin bowling, a trio of consecutive strikes is called a turkey, while six in a row is known as a wild, or golden, turkey. It wouldn't be the first time golf has borrowed from another sport to expand its lexicon.
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Why do golfers wear a glove on one hand?

The main reason golfers wear a glove is because of the added grip. If you're a right-handed golfer you'll wear a glove on your left hand. The reason golfers only wear one glove is that you won't get any added benefit from wearing two.
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What is the lowest round ever shot in golf?

The lowest officially recorded round is 55 by Rhein Gibson (12 birdies and two eagles on a par 71) on May 12, 2012 at River Oaks Golf Club in Edmond, Oklahoma. This score is recognized by the Guinness World Records.
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What is Tiger Woods lowest round?

Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, Okla. The hottest major on record – the thermometer hit 101 in the first two rounds – also was the site of one of Woods' personal records. His 63 in the second round of the 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills remains his lowest round in a major.
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Has anyone aced a par-5?

Although no one in PGA Tour history has ever recorded an ace on a par-5, there have actually been five records of par-5 holes-in-one. And no, none of them were from Happy Gilmore. The first “condor” occurred in 1962 off the club of Larry Bruce.
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Is 4 under par possible?

Condor is an unofficial name for a hole score of four strokes fewer than par (four under par, −4). A condor is also known as a double albatross, or a triple eagle. This is the lowest individual hole score ever made, relative to par.
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How rare is an eagle on a par 4?

An eagle is a score of 3 on par-5, 2 on par-4, and 1 on par-3 (this last one is also referred to as 'hole-in-one'). The thing about eagles is that they don't materialize often. Only in extremely rare cases (and that's mostly on par-5s), which makes them so special.
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What is 4 birdies in a row called?

1 = Strike. 2 = Double. 3 = Turkey or Gobbler. 4 = Hambone. 5 = Recently heard referred to as yatzee or five bagger.
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What does e mean on golf?

Most 18-hole golf courses range from par 70 to 72. When the number of strokes taken matches par, it's considered even par, signified with an "E" on most scoreboards. ADVERTISEMENT. If a player completes the hole in one shot less par, or birdie, minus 1 is calculated on the scoreboard.
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