Golf pals defy 17m-to-one odds with holes-in-one
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- Rob Davis (67) recorded his first hole‑in‑one with a pitching wedge on the 107‑yard 15th hole at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.
- David Lewis (64) followed moments later, also using a pitching wedge, to notch his second hole‑in‑one on the same hole, about 12 years after his first.
- National Hole in One registry estimated the odds of two friends making hole‑in‑ones on the same hole in one round at 17 million‑to‑one.
- James Crampton, England Golf Championships Director, called the feat “extraordinary” and noted that many golfers never achieve a single hole‑in‑one in a lifetime.
Why it matters: Rob Davis and David Lewis gain a once‑in‑a‑lifetime milestone, highlighted by the 17‑million‑to‑one odds, while the club’s reputation is boosted by the extraordinary story that will attract media attention.
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