How Many Holes-In-One Have Been Hit in Ryder Cup History?
In the near 100-year history of the Ryder Cup, there have only been six holes-in-one.
Since the inaugural edition in 1927 - then played between the United States and a Great Britain team - an ace in the match play competition has proved a rare occurence.
In fact, the first hole-in-one did not come until 1973, while the most recent was in 2006.
Of the six players to produce the piece of golfing perfection, five have come from a player representing Great Britain & Ireland/Europe, with one by a player representing the United States.
Holes-in-one at the Ryder Cup
• Peter Butler, GB&I, 1973: Playing in a foursomes match alongside Brian Barnes on day two, he holed his tee shot at the 188-yard 16th at Muirfield in Scotland. They lost 1 DOWN to Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf.
• Nick Faldo, Europe, 1993: During the singles, the Englishman aced the 189-yard 14th at The Belfry. It contributed to a half point against Paul Azinger.
• Constantino Rocca, Europe, 1995: Playing alongside Sam Torrance in foursomes on day two, the Italian scored a memorable hole-in-one at the 167-yard sixth at Oak Hill Country Club. It helped the European pair beat Davis Love III and Jeff Maggert 6&5.
• Howard Clark, Europe, 1995: A day later, in the singles, the Englishman made a hole-in-one on the 176-yard 11th at Oak Hill. Clark went on to defeat Peter Jacobsen 1 UP.
• Paul Casey, Europe, 2006: During foursomes play on day two, the Englishman aced the 14th hole at The K Club from 213 yards to seal a "walk-off" 5&4 victory for him and David Howell against Stewart Cink and Zach Johnson.
• Scott Verplank, United States, 2006: The only ace in Ryder Cup history belonging to an American came courtesy of Verplank, draining his tee shot at the 14th in the singles to help secure a 4&3 victory against Pádraig Harrington.
