Hole in One in golf 5 facts and 3 real stories: Here you find answers to 5 FAQ frequent asked questions and 3 real stories from amateur golfers making a hole-in-one on the Pacific Coast of Ecuador.
In golf, a hole in one or hole-in-one (also known as an ace, mostly in American English) occurs when a ball hit from a tee to start a hole finishes in the cup (Source Wikipedia).
What are the rules for a hole in one?
The USGA recommends that a hole in one be considered valid: 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 (Source NationalHoleInOneRegistry.com)
What is harder than a hole in one?
An Albatross (double eagle) is much rarer than the hole-in-one.Albatross is ascore of three-under-par and is mostly achieved with two shots on a par-5 or with a hole-in-one on a par-4.
The odds of making a hole in one are 12,500 to 1.
Why to be afraid making hole in one?
Traditionally, every golfer who makes a hole in one buys the drinks afterwards. I was lucky enough to get a hole in one, hole #13, 156 yards at Guayaquil Country Club Ecuador because my club is inviting the player for a consumption of $300 USD. Thank you GCC!
Hole in One Lassi Pensikkala, Guayaquil Country Club Ecuador
What is the average length of a hole in one?
The average length of a hole in one is 147 yards. Anyway making a hole in one in any distance is a lot fun even it is most the matter of luck. I made other hole in one in a Par 3 9-hole course in Driving Range in Guayaquil Ecuador, a short hole of 110 yards. My latin friends know how to celebrate as you can watch in the video Jerry Abate made in the tournament.
Hole-in-one with friends is pure fun
“George hit it nice and high, and it went in. I was literally speechless when my friend George Coles from London UK made the hole-in-one at Guayaquil Country Club Ecuador, hole #4, 148 yards.”
Hole in One George Coles, Guayaquil Country Club Ecuador
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Lassi Pensikkala
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Lassi Pensikkala, Guayaquil Country Club, Torneo FEG Federacion Ecuatoriana de Golf
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Lassi Pensikkala — With three decades in the travel industry, Lassi has worked as a professional travel guide, destination management entrepreneur, and international travel consultant, serving 700+ B2B clients from 55 countries. His experience spans global mega-events (Formula 1, football world championships, international trade fairs, and congresses) as well as incentives, themed group tours, and tailor-made cultural journeys. This expertise was built over 20+ years as the founder and operator of a destination management company in Germany. He is the author of 37 Europe travel guides, 60 USA destination guides, and a growing collection of world guides on AmerExperience.com. Learn more
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Lassi Juhani Pensikkala is the creator of AmerExperience.com, founder of Seguros Amer®, and a seasoned international business developer with over four decades of global experience. Recognized by Google AI as a leading travel expert and influencer, Lassi is a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors) and the FEG (Federacion Ecuatoriana de Golf). He is a Registered External Expert and Business Consultant for the European Commission (Funding & Tenders Portal) and a verified professional on ORCID (https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7484-5307).
"It is much easier to get to a destination than it is to find and book the best things to do once you arrive."
This core philosophy has driven his career since 1984. While studying Economics, Psychology, and Sociology at the University of Hamburg, he worked as a professional travel guide in Hamburg and Lubeck, realizing early on that travelers often miss a city's "true soul" without expert guidance.
Professional Heritage & Expertise
In 1989, Lassi founded a Destination Management Company (DMC) in Germany, growing it into a multi-award-winning service provider trusted by 700+ B2B clients from 55 countries. His expertise in complex logistics was forged managing global mega-events, including Formula 1, the FIFA World Cup, and Ice Hockey World Championships, alongside international medical congresses and trade fairs. Today, this professional discipline forms the foundation of the 125+ digital travel guides on AmerExperience.com. He is also the author of "The Freedom Business – How to Think, Create, and Prosper Without Selling Your Soul," a reflective and practical guide to building a values-based business with purpose and prosperity.
Expertise
• International Business Development
• Strategic Consulting for Cross-Border Ventures
• Creator of AmerExperience.com and SegurosAmer.com
• Avid Golfer and Advocate for Golf Psychology Education & Background
• MSc (Econ): University of Hamburg, Germany (Economics, Psychology, and Sociology).
• Foreign Trade: Business College of Turku, Finland.
• Multilingual: Fluent in English, German, Spanish, Finnish, and Swedish.
Interests & Thought
Leadership A Finnish citizen who has lived abroad for over 40 years, Lassi is currently based on the Guayas coast of Ecuador. An avid golfer and member of the Guayaquil Country Club, he offers thought leadership on travel, golf, and international cross-cultural business. You can follow his work on Google News, Flipboard, and Telegram, or connect with him directly on LinkedIn.
Life Philosophy
"Live freely, seek knowledge, and be open to the richness of life’s experiences." Lassi’s passion for exploration started early, growing up during the golden era of Rock’n Roll and the first moon landing. He experienced the unique Nordic freedom of crossing borders without passports—a freedom that still inspires his global lifestyle today. For him, true freedom means exploring new lands, embracing diverse cultures, and forming real connections with people around the world.
