DP World Tour Golfer Makes History with Two Aces in One Round at South African Open
Dale Whitnell achieved a remarkable feat at the DP World Tour's South African Open Championship by making two holes-in-one in a single round. The 36-year-old Englishman accomplished this during his second round of the tournament.
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His first ace came at the 185-yard second hole, using a 7-iron. He later replicated this success at the 128-yard 12th hole with a wedge.
The round was particularly eventful, featuring:
- Birdie on hole 1
- Hole-in-one on hole 2
- Eagle on hole 3
- Additional birdies on holes 8 and 9
- Front nine score of 30
- Second hole-in-one on hole 12
- Two more birdies on the back nine
- Double bogey on hole 16
Whitnell's extraordinary round put him in contention to become only the second player to shoot 59 on the DP World Tour, though the double bogey on 16 ultimately prevented this milestone. The combination of two aces in one professional round stands as one of golf's rarest accomplishments.