Who Holds the Record for Longest Hole-in-One in Golf?

Understanding the Basics: What Even Counts?

Alright, let’s clear this up first — not every crazy-long shot is officially a hole-in-one. You probably already know this, but just in case: a hole-in-one means you sink the ball from the tee box, first shot, into the cup. No bouncing off a cart, no help from a bird or a lucky gust of wind (okay, maybe the wind counts, but you get me).

I was chatting with my buddy Jake the other night (he’s obsessed with golf trivia), and we got into this heated debate about whether accidental aces on par-5s should even “count.” Jake swears they should. Me? I’m still torn, honestly.

The Usual Distance for a Hole-in-One

Most aces happen on par-3 holes, usually between 120-220 yards. That’s still impressive! But we’re not here for the usual, are we?

The Wild Record: Longest Documented Hole-in-One

Okay, brace yourself: the longest hole-in-one on record is an absolutely mind-blowing 517 yards. Yeah, you read that right.

Who Did It and When?

It was Mike Crean who pulled this off back in 2002 at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver, Colorado.
Let me tell you, when I first heard that, I was like, “No way, that’s impossible!” (and honestly, I thought Jake was messing with me when he told me about it). But after looking it up? Legit.

The conditions were just right: thin air at high altitude, downhill hole, probably a nice hard roll on the fairway… and of course, one perfectly smashed drive. That combo made the unimaginable happen.

Wait, Can You Really Ace a Par-5?

Here’s where things get spicy. Some golf purists argue that par-5 aces shouldn’t be considered because, well, they’re not “designed” to be one-shot holes. But hey, a hole-in-one is a hole-in-one, no?

Funny enough, I used to think the longest ace ever would have to be on a par-4. (I even bet Jake a coffee over it once — lost that bet, by the way.) But turns out, with the right bounce and power, even par-5s are vulnerable.

Famous Par-5 Aces

Besides Crean, there have been a few rare unicorns who aced par-5s, but none reached his monster distance. Players like Shaun Lynch (496 yards) have done it too — wild, right?

Could You or I Ever Do It? (Uh… Probably Not)

Let’s be real here: most of us mortals will never come close to this record. Even pros struggle to ace short par-3s consistently.
But hey, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t chase the dream.

One time, I remember smashing a drive that rolled just short of the green on a par-4 — man, my heart was racing. For a second, I thought, “Did I just…?!” Nope, didn’t happen. But that taste of possibility? Addicting.

Why Chasing Long Aces Is Tricky

You need:

• A hole layout that allows it (downhill, open fairway)

• Perfect conditions (wind, altitude)

• A monster drive, beyond even most tour pros

Honestly, I’m happy just hitting the green on a par-3.

Final Thoughts: Records, Dreams, and a Little Bit of Magic

So yeah, Mike Crean’s 517-yard hole-in-one is still the king of the castle. And unless someone else pulls off another freak-of-nature shot, it’ll probably stay that way for a long time.

But here’s where I changed my mind a bit: I used to think these records were just lucky flukes. Now? I see them as reminders that golf — this maddening, wonderful sport — is full of little moments where the impossible can happen.

If you’ve ever had a near-ace or a wild shot you still talk about with your buddies, drop me a message or share the story. Seriously, I’d love to hear it — makes all our frustrating bogeys a bit more bearable, right?

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