If you make a hole in one and no one is around, did it happen? - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**vernotixas** · 03-13-2010, 05:01 AM

I was playing a twilight round by myself and on the back nine as I was approaching the second par 3, I started thinking about my upcoming shot. Then as I normally do on par 3's, a fleeting thought crossed my mind...it would be great to finally get a hole in one.

Then I looked around.

There was no one within 2 holes of me (ahead and behind). The pro shop was a good 3-5 minute cart ride away. If I did make that ace...who I would get to confirm it? Golf is a game of honor so ideally the person who came around to confirm it wouldn't question whether I had made it or not. But I do know it would feel a whole lot better if there were witnesses close by.

And no, I didn't make an ace today.

**Turbo-ip** · 03-13-2010, 05:04 AM

Whenever I practice by myself I sometimes think of this. It would be a time of joy that quickly went to sadness. Even if someone did confirm it I would hate the feeling of some people doubting.

**Itrtuawh** · 03-13-2010, 05:05 AM

It's an unofficial HIO, but you would know it happened.

**qwerty1** · 03-13-2010, 05:21 AM

It's an unofficial HIO, but you would know it happened.

It might be officially unofficial, but in my mind it's O-Freaking-fficial!

**obHQNsY2** · 03-13-2010, 05:22 AM

I play a lot alone, and have this thought cross my mind every time I come to a par 3. While it would suck to have no witnesses, to me, it would still have the same value to me.

**Amomiamup** · 03-13-2010, 05:28 AM

I would hate not having anyone around to see it. It would count to me, but people would doubt it.

**VowJoyday** · 03-13-2010, 05:29 AM

Ive also thought of that.

**Itrtuawh** · 03-13-2010, 05:32 AM

It might be officially unofficial, but in my mind it's O-Freaking-fficial!

It would certainly be an official disaster for me, none of my buddies would ever believe it. I never get close if someones with me, haha.

**masteryxisman** · 03-13-2010, 05:44 AM

I would hate not having anyone around to see it. It would count to me, but people would doubt it.

lol I sure would hahahahah

**slima** · 03-13-2010, 05:49 AM

same here Duey, my boys would never believe me either! it would be cool to do it but would certainly not feel complete without a witness

**vernotixas** · 03-13-2010, 05:54 AM

It would certainly be an official disaster for me, none of my buddies would ever believe it. I never get close if someones with me, haha.

same here Duey, my boys would never believe me either! it would be cool to do it but would certainly not feel complete without a witness

My thoughts exactly...

**PefeFoesk** · 03-13-2010, 05:58 AM

I would say it doesnt count as far as bragging right at all... I would really rather it didnt happen to me alone, it would haunt me... why did I have to play alone that specific day? etc. etc.

**Gintovtosik** · 03-13-2010, 05:59 AM

Could save you some money on drinks.

Kevin

**no02rSx2** · 03-13-2010, 06:42 AM

I would hate not having anyone around to see it. It would count to me, but people would doubt it.

hell I hate not having someone see a great shot period.

**jaydicassdhy** · 04-12-2010, 06:41 PM

Could save you some money on drinks.

Kevin

Exactly what I was thinking! Use that cash to buy the hole-in-one plaque.

**HQTheodore** · 04-12-2010, 06:48 PM

I would still call it a hole and one.

I do find it funny that in a sport were the entire emphasis is on honor and on self policing that people would doubt whether or not you had a hole in one. I guess my question for those people who say "My group would never believe me"- who are you playing with (or who are you)? My guys wouldn't doubt me at all if I said I had a hole in one. I would hope they know me well enough to know my character and not just my golf game.

**slima** · 04-12-2010, 06:52 PM

hmmmmmm.... leave it to Kevin to see the positive in this! lol

Could save you some money on drinks.

Kevin

**Sydrothcoathy** · 04-12-2010, 07:21 PM

I would still call it a hole and one.

I do find it funny that in a sport were the entire emphasis is on honor and on self policing that people would doubt whether or not you had a hole in one. I guess my question for those people who say "My group would never believe me"- who are you playing with (or who are you)? My guys wouldn't doubt me at all if I said I had a hole in one. I would hope they know me well enough to know my character and not just my golf game.

I completely agree. My friends would not bat an eyelash at all if I told them I had one. They would also immediately demand I buy the drinks the next round. So to answer the question, of course it counts. Why wouldn't it?

**cialesxtr** · 04-12-2010, 07:40 PM

There's a course here in Vegas called Red Rock. For 5 bucks you get a ticket. On the last par 3 (16th or 17th? I can't remember) you slide your ticket into this machine on the tee box and it turns a camera on. You make a hole in one you get $10,000. It's a pretty cool idea but I've never done it. Now my fear is getting a hole in one on THAT hole. To have to hear everyone tell me "if you only paid the 5 bucks......."

**PlanTaleks** · 04-12-2010, 07:44 PM

Is this one of those philosophy-type questions, like if a tree falls in the forest and nobody is around to hear it?

03-13-2010, 05:01 AM	#1
vernotixas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 514 Senior Member	If you make a hole in one and no one is around, did it happen? I was playing a twilight round by myself and on the back nine as I was approaching the second par 3, I started thinking about my upcoming shot. Then as I normally do on par 3's, a fleeting thought crossed my mind...it would be great to finally get a hole in one. Then I looked around. There was no one within 2 holes of me (ahead and behind). The pro shop was a good 3-5 minute cart ride away. If I did make that ace...who I would get to confirm it? Golf is a game of honor so ideally the person who came around to confirm it wouldn't question whether I had made it or not. But I do know it would feel a whole lot better if there were witnesses close by. And no, I didn't make an ace today. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-13-2010, 05:04 AM	#2
Turbo-ip Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 441 Senior Member	Whenever I practice by myself I sometimes think of this. It would be a time of joy that quickly went to sadness. Even if someone did confirm it I would hate the feeling of some people doubting. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Itrtuawh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 503 Senior Member	It's an unofficial HIO, but you would know it happened. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-13-2010, 05:21 AM	#4
qwerty1 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 622 Senior Member	It's an unofficial HIO, but you would know it happened. It might be officially unofficial, but in my mind it's O-Freaking-fficial! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-13-2010, 05:22 AM	#5
obHQNsY2 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 484 Senior Member	I play a lot alone, and have this thought cross my mind every time I come to a par 3. While it would suck to have no witnesses, to me, it would still have the same value to me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Amomiamup Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 414 Senior Member	I would hate not having anyone around to see it. It would count to me, but people would doubt it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-13-2010, 05:29 AM	#7
VowJoyday Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 532 Senior Member	Ive also thought of that. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-13-2010, 05:32 AM	#8
Itrtuawh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 503 Senior Member	It might be officially unofficial, but in my mind it's O-Freaking-fficial! It would certainly be an official disaster for me, none of my buddies would ever believe it. I never get close if someones with me, haha. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-13-2010, 05:44 AM	#9
masteryxisman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	I would hate not having anyone around to see it. It would count to me, but people would doubt it. lol I sure would hahahahah Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-13-2010, 05:49 AM	#10
slima Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 543 Senior Member	same here Duey, my boys would never believe me either! it would be cool to do it but would certainly not feel complete without a witness Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-13-2010, 05:54 AM	#11
vernotixas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 514 Senior Member	It would certainly be an official disaster for me, none of my buddies would ever believe it. I never get close if someones with me, haha. same here Duey, my boys would never believe me either! it would be cool to do it but would certainly not feel complete without a witness My thoughts exactly... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-13-2010, 05:58 AM	#12
PefeFoesk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	I would say it doesnt count as far as bragging right at all... I would really rather it didnt happen to me alone, it would haunt me... why did I have to play alone that specific day? etc. etc. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Gintovtosik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 623 Senior Member	Could save you some money on drinks. Kevin Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-13-2010, 06:42 AM	#14
no02rSx2 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	I would hate not having anyone around to see it. It would count to me, but people would doubt it. hell I hate not having someone see a great shot period. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-12-2010, 06:41 PM	#15
jaydicassdhy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	Could save you some money on drinks. Kevin Exactly what I was thinking! Use that cash to buy the hole-in-one plaque. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-12-2010, 06:48 PM	#16
HQTheodore Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 501 Senior Member	I would still call it a hole and one. I do find it funny that in a sport were the entire emphasis is on honor and on self policing that people would doubt whether or not you had a hole in one. I guess my question for those people who say "My group would never believe me"- who are you playing with (or who are you)? My guys wouldn't doubt me at all if I said I had a hole in one. I would hope they know me well enough to know my character and not just my golf game. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-12-2010, 06:52 PM	#17
slima Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 543 Senior Member	hmmmmmm.... leave it to Kevin to see the positive in this! lol Could save you some money on drinks. Kevin Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-12-2010, 07:21 PM	#18
Sydrothcoathy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 444 Senior Member	I would still call it a hole and one. I do find it funny that in a sport were the entire emphasis is on honor and on self policing that people would doubt whether or not you had a hole in one. I guess my question for those people who say "My group would never believe me"- who are you playing with (or who are you)? My guys wouldn't doubt me at all if I said I had a hole in one. I would hope they know me well enough to know my character and not just my golf game. I completely agree. My friends would not bat an eyelash at all if I told them I had one. They would also immediately demand I buy the drinks the next round. So to answer the question, of course it counts. Why wouldn't it? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-12-2010, 07:40 PM	#19
cialesxtr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	There's a course here in Vegas called Red Rock. For 5 bucks you get a ticket. On the last par 3 (16th or 17th? I can't remember) you slide your ticket into this machine on the tee box and it turns a camera on. You make a hole in one you get $10,000. It's a pretty cool idea but I've never done it. Now my fear is getting a hole in one on THAT hole. To have to hear everyone tell me "if you only paid the 5 bucks......." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-12-2010, 07:44 PM	#20
PlanTaleks Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	Is this one of those philosophy-type questions, like if a tree falls in the forest and nobody is around to hear it? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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