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To: Bandaneira

My basic mathematics study (not my greatest subject...) does not extend to advanced probability theory, but the chances of three holes-in-one at the same course on the same day must be astronomical.

In the mid 1990's at the Junior Invitational a junior hit two aces in one round. The first came on the fourth hole -- 230 yards. The second was to a severely elevated green on the eighth hole -- about 165 yards. Five yards off the tee it begins a steep rise to the green. From the tee, you can't see the flag when it's on the back half of the green.

14 posted on 09/05/2004 4:51:43 AM PDT by Zon
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To: Zon

That's very interesting. Thank's for the information. Free Republic must have a few golfers in its ranks !

Where is an expert Mathematician when you need one ?

I wonder if the odds are the same for one person hitting two holes-in-one on the same day, as two people hitting one hole-in-one each on the same day ? I reckon the odds would be influenced by the skill level of the golfer.


18 posted on 09/05/2004 5:05:10 AM PDT by Bandaneira ("Oh where for art thou, yea Royal Mathematician of the Court ?" King Henry the 86th - 2004)
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