Imagine witnessing a moment in golf history that hasn’t been seen in a quarter-century—a hole-in-one on a par-four. That’s exactly what Aussie golfer Cam Davis came tantalizingly close to achieving, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. But here’s where it gets controversial: Was it fate, skill, or just a cruel twist of luck that kept him from making history? Let’s dive in.
Cam Davis, competing at the WM Phoenix Open, has been making waves this week. After posting a solid -2 across the first two rounds, he’s secured his spot for the weekend. Yet, the real drama unfolded on the 17th hole, a short par-four where Davis unleashed a bold drive. His ball landed perfectly on the green, only to roll agonizingly past the cup, leaving him with a four-foot eagle putt that he calmly sank. And this is the part most people miss: If that tee shot had dropped, Davis would’ve etched his name in history as the first golfer in 25 years to score a hole-in-one on a par-four in the PGA Tour. The last—and only—time this happened was in 2001, when American Andrew Magee achieved the feat on the very same hole. Talk about déjà vu!
While Davis will continue his journey in Rounds 3 and 4, he faces an uphill battle at -2, trailing leader Ryo Hisatsune by nine shots. A minor miracle? Perhaps, but in golf, stranger things have happened. Meanwhile, fellow Aussie Min Woo Lee is stealing the spotlight as the best-placed Australian after two rounds. Lee’s impressive -6 in the second round puts him just five shots off the lead, proving he’s one to watch.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, after an uncharacteristic over-par start, rebounded to sit at -4, seven shots behind Hisatsune. As the tournament heats up, the leaderboard is packed with talent, including Ryo Hisatsune at -11, Hideki Matsuyama at -10, and a cluster of players at -7, like Matt Fitzpatrick and Sahith Theegala.
Here’s the bold question: Is the PGA Tour due for another par-four hole-in-one, or will Magee’s record remain untouchable? And what does it take to pull off such a rare feat? Share your thoughts below—we’d love to hear your take!
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LEADERBOARD – ROUND 2
Ryo Hisatsune -11
Hideki Matsuyama -10
Chris Gotterup -8
Pierceson Coody -8
Akshay Bhatia -7
Si Woo Kim -7
John Parry -7
Sahith Theegala -7
Matt Fitzpatrick -7
MW Lee (AUS) -6
Scottie Scheffler -4
Cam Davis (AUS) -2
Missed Cut: K. Vilips (AUS) +1
