Imagine coming within inches of making history, only to have fate whisper, 'Not today.' That's exactly what happened to Australian golfer Cam Davis, who nearly achieved something the PGA Tour hasn't seen in a quarter-century. But here's where it gets even more intriguing: Davis was on the brink of scoring a hole-in-one on a par-four hole, a feat so rare it's only been accomplished once in PGA Tour history—back in 2001 by Andrew Magee, and on the very same hole at the WM Phoenix Open. Talk about déjà vu!
Davis, competing this week at the WM Phoenix Open, started strong with a -2 score across the first two rounds, securing his spot for the weekend. Yet, it’s hard not to wonder what could have been if the golfing gods had smiled just a bit brighter on him at the 17th hole. On this short par-four, Davis boldly attacked the green with his driver, landing the ball perfectly—only to watch it roll agonizingly past the cup. He salvaged the moment with a smooth four-foot eagle putt, but the thought of that tee shot dropping for a historic ace lingers.
And this is the part most people miss: Had that ball fallen, Davis would’ve etched his name into the record books, joining Magee as the only golfers to ever score a '1' on a par-four in PGA Tour history. Instead, he’ll head into Rounds 3 and 4 at -2, nine shots behind leader Ryo Hisatsune, needing a minor miracle to claim the title.
Speaking of Hisatsune, the leaderboard is a tale of precision and perseverance. Hisatsune sits comfortably at -11, trailed closely by Hideki Matsuyama at -10. Meanwhile, Min Woo Lee is the top-performing Australian, carding an impressive -6 in the second round to sit five shots off the lead. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, after an uncharacteristic over-par start, rebounded to -4, keeping him in contention.
But here’s the controversial question: Is the PGA Tour due for another par-four ace, or is Magee’s record destined to stand the test of time? Let’s spark some debate—do you think modern golf’s emphasis on power and precision makes such a feat more likely, or is it still a once-in-a-lifetime shot? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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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
