Dale Whitnell made history by recording two holes-in-one in one round at the Investec South African Open Championship, becoming the fourth player ever to achieve this. He finished the second day with a score of 63, following an initial par performance. The tournament is led by home favorite Dylan Naidoo with a score of 11-under.
Dale Whitnell of England achieved the remarkable feat of making two holes-in-one during his second round at the Investec South African Open Championship in Durban. Playing at the prestigious tournament, the world No. 545 recorded his first ace on the second hole, a par-three measuring 179 yards, utilizing a seven-iron. This impressive shot helped him to reach five under-par.
Following the second hole, Whitnell made an eagle on the third before executing another spectacular hole-in-one at the 12th hole. His round included a double bogey at the 16th but ultimately concluded with a strong score of 63, representing a 9-under total for the day.
On the first day, he had a steady start with a level par score of 72. Daniel van Tonder, another competitor, nearly matched Whitnell’s accomplishment by coming inches away from a hole-in-one on the third hole, which would have been the day’s third ace.
In the history of golf, only four players have made two holes-in-one in the same round, a list that now includes Whitnell alongside Bill Whedon (1955), Yusaku Miyazato (2006), and Brian Harman (2015). The tournament is currently led by local player Dylan Naidoo, who achieved 10 birdies and an eagle to finish with a clubhouse lead of 11-under.
Viewers can catch the ongoing Investec South African Open Championship live on Sky Sports Golf, with coverage continuing on Saturday morning.
Dale Whitnell’s extraordinary achievement of two holes-in-one in the same round at the Investec South African Open Championship highlights the rarity of such a feat in professional golf. With only four players in history having accomplished this before, Whitnell’s performance on February 28, 2025, stands out. His impressive scoring also showcases the competitiveness of the tournament, where local favorite Dylan Naidoo currently leads.
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