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Ace

Hole-in-one

Pronunciation

/eɪs/

Definition

Hitting the ball directly into the hole from the tee on a single stroke. An ace is one of the most celebrated achievements in golf and typically occurs on par-3 holes. Most golfers play their entire lives without ever recording an ace.

Example

"He celebrated his first ace on the 3rd hole."

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