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Historic Hole-in-One at the British Open 2023

Highlight in the second round of the British Open 2023: Travis Smyth hits the first hole-in-one in history on the course known as the “Little Eye” on 17.

Travis Smyth has reason to celebrate. (Photo: Getty)
Travis Smyth has reason to celebrate. (Photo: Getty)

Loud cheers on the 17th in Liverpool. Travis Smyth holes the first hole-in-one of the 2023 British Open, which is also the first hole-in-one in history on the newly designed 17 at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Although the Australian has no chance of making the cut after two rounds, he nevertheless ends his experience at the British Open 2023 with an absolute highlight.

From double bogey to ace

After Smyth conceded a double bogey on the “Little Eye” the previous day by botching three tee shots before hitting the green, he turned his tee shot on the par-3 today into an ace from about 130 yards. As quickly as the ball disappeared into the hole, those in attendance could hardly look.