Dale Whitnell made history by scoring two holes-in-one during a single round at the South African Open. The Englishman, who was concerned about making the cut, ended up with a remarkable 9-under 63 in the second round, featuring an eagle and seven birdies. This was a memorable day for Whitnell, who described the experience as special, having never previously achieved such a feat in tournament play.

DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — On Friday, Dale Whitnell achieved an incredible feat by scoring two holes-in-one during the same round at the South African Open. The 36-year-old English player began the day anxious about making the cut in the European tour event and finished with a remarkable 9-under 63 in his second round. This outstanding performance included not only his two aces but also an eagle, seven birdies, two bogeys, and one double bogey.

“I was struggling to make the cut so I knew I needed to go out and play well and got off to a hot start as they would say,” expressed Whitnell, who is currently ranked No. 545. He started his round with a birdie on the first hole, followed by a well-struck 7-iron on the second hole, not realizing that the ball had gone in until he heard the cheers from spectators. “That was lovely,” he added, reflecting on the moment.

Following his second ace, Whitnell further demonstrated his skill by eagling the par-5 third hole. Remarkably, he had to wait for nine holes before achieving his second hole-in-one. He remarked, “I’ve never had one in tournament play. To have two in one day is pretty special,” after completing the round with a level-par 72 in the initial round.

Dale Whitnell’s impressive performance at the South African Open highlights his remarkable skill, evidenced by his two holes-in-one in a single round. Struggling initially to make the cut, he ultimately excelled, achieving a total of nine-under par in a stunning second round. His experience serves as an inspiration and a testament to the unpredictable nature of golf.

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