FAQ - Hole-In-One Questions

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Can I register my hole-in-one with the USGA?
Want to know more about registering a hole-in-one with U.S. Golf Register?





Can I register my hole-in-one with the USGA?      top

First of all, congratulations! We hope that you have many more. Although the USGA does not provide a registry for hole-in-ones, you may want to try contacting your state or local golf association, or the United States Golf Register.



Want to know more about registering a hole-in-one with U.S. Golf Register?      top

The USGA® recommends that a hole-in-one be considered valid:

  1. If made during a round of at least nine holes, except that a hole-in-one made during a match should be acceptable even if the match ends before the stipulated round is completed.
  2. If the player is playing one ball; a hole-in-one made in a practice round in which the player is playing two or more balls should not be acceptable.
  3. If attested by someone acceptable to the Committee.
  4. If made at a hole with a temporary tee and/or putting green in use, even if the Committee did not specifically define the teeing ground with tee-markers; the length of the hole at the time should be stated on any certificate.