hole in one
Tee-to-cup shot
A hole in one is sinking a golf ball in a single stroke from the tee.
It's a rare feat, especially prized on par-three holes, and often celebrated with drinks for everyone in the clubhouse.
The phrase extends to any perfect first attempt: She aced the interview—a real hole in one.
Single-pip card
- tee shotOpening stroke in golf
- cupSmall drinking container
- pinPointed metal fastener
- flagstickPole marking golf hole
green · scorecard · links · fairway · birdie · eagle · albatross · wedge
Single-pip card
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- featRemarkable act of skill
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- gloryExalted honor and praise
bragging rights · celebration · witness · signature · personal best · bucket list · memorable · highlight
Occurring only one time ever
- long shotUnlikely to succeed
- lightning strikeAtmospheric electrical discharge
- blue moonUncommon lunar event
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
fluke · lottery · jackpot · unicorn · phenomenon · anomaly · odds · improbable
Degree of correctness
- aimPurpose or direction
- sweet spotOptimal point or area
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- arcCurved line segment
distance · club selection · calculated · execution · timing · form · follow-through · contact
ace
Single-pip card
flagstick · green · scorecard · links · fairway · birdie · eagle · albatross · wedge · iron
ace
Single-pip card
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- featRemarkable act of skill
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
glory · bragging rights · celebration · witness · signature · personal best · bucket list · memorable · highlight · crowning moment
once-in-a-lifetime
Occurring only one time ever
- long shotUnlikely to succeed
- lightning strikeAtmospheric electrical discharge
- blue moonUncommon lunar event
miracle · fluke · lottery · jackpot · unicorn · phenomenon · anomaly · odds · improbable · unbelievable
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- aimPurpose or direction
- sweet spotOptimal point or area
- trajectoryPath of moving object
arc · distance · club selection · calculated · execution · timing · form · follow-through · contact
- golfgolf, golf club, golf clubs, golf ball, golf balls
- Nailed Itnailed it, crushed it, aced it, slam dunk, bullseye
- rare thingsdiamonds, gold, pearls, platinum, rubies
- Golf Slangbirdie, bogey, par, eagle, ace
- sports termssoccer, football, basketball, tennis, golf
- achievementsaccomplishment, achievement, accomplishments, achievements, triumph
hole in onesnowman
Human figure from precipitation
triple bogey · whiff · double bogey · duff · shank
one, hole, whole, holes, wholly, wholeness, holed, holey, hole-in-one