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What exactly is a hole-in-one? [Explainer] | Pulselive Kenya

Miriam Mwende

<p>Imagine yourself on a golf course whose green has been trimmed, with the sun shining and the smell of fresh grass in the air. You are staring at an unseen object of desire, holding onto your club.</p>

<p>Swinging your club, you take a deep breath and see your ball fly smoothly through the air to land in the hole. This amazing feat is called a hole-in-one, and it is every golfer’s dream come true.</p>

<p>A hole-in-one captures the essence of what makes golf so special. Moments like these become highlights for golfers and golf enthusiasts at the <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://golfseries.ncbagroup.com/calendar/">NCBA Golf Series</a>, which is now regional with tournaments in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.</p>

<p>A hole-in-one literally means one hit of the golf ball from a tee into the hole. Sounds easy? Not really!</p>

<p>Typically, an 18-hole golf course presents unique challenges such as how far they are away from each other or even possibly sand traps or water hazards along their paths, among other things like wind that can change suddenly and unpredictably.</p>

<p><strong>READ: </strong><a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/sports/golf-on-a-budget-caddie-benard-okari-shares-why-ncba-golf-series-is-the-best-launch/r6ghvr9"><strong>Caddie Benard Okari shares why NCBA Golf Series is the best launch pad</strong></a></p>

<p>Therefore landing a hole-in-one involves more than mere skill but also timing, accuracy and maybe some luck.</p>

<p>As Lady Captain Priscilla Karobia explained during NCBA Golf Series’ stop at VetLab Golf Club, the secret is staying calm despite the various factors a golfer has to consider.</p>

<p>When a golfer finally achieves a hole-in-one, it’s a story they’ll tell for years, a personal triumph that cements their place in the long-standing tradition of the game.</p>

<p>Golfers use a variety of tactics to increase their chances of scoring a hole-in-one.</p>

<p>One common strategy is choosing the right club. For shorter holes, a high-lofted club like a 9-iron or wedge allows for better control and accuracy.</p>

<p>Another tactic is to take advantage of the wind. Skilled golfers know how to use the wind to their advantage. They can either let the wind carry the ball closer to the hole, or use it to curve around obstacles.</p>

<p>Precision and control are key, and golfers often practise for hours to perfect their swings, aiming to find that perfect balance of power and accuracy.</p>

<h2>2024 NCBA Golf Series, a hole-in-one!</h2>

<p>Golf lovers across East Africa will agree that the 2024 NCBA Golf Series has nailed it in its first-ever regional tour.</p>

<p>In Tanzania, the inaugural feat was graced by the Minister of Culture, Arts, and Sports, Hon. Damas Ndumbaro as guest of honour, who is also a golf enthusiast. In Rwanda, seven lucky winners were awarded for their remarkable performance in the inaugural league.</p>

The 2024 NCBA Golf Series at Arusha Gymkhana Club

<p>In Uganda, NCBA Golf Series 2024 also ensured that Junior golfers also got a chance to showcase and win medals at the Uganda Golf Club. The Series aims to inspire passion, foster talent, strengthen bonds across borders, and ultimately contribute to the growth and vibrancy of the golfing community in East Africa.</p>

The grand finale for the 2024 NCBA Golf Series will be held at the Muthaiga Golf Club in November

<p><a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/business/domestic/why-golf-balls-have-dimples-and-other-interesting-facts-about-the-sport/9r6990v">The NCBA Golf Series</a> is building up to the grand finale in November at the 18-hole championship golf course in Muthaiga Golf Club.</p>

<p>Through the<em> </em><strong><em>‘Twende Mbele’</em></strong> campaign, NCBA has expanded the Golf Series across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Golf is not about leafy suburb dwellers, it’s an accessible sport in the region thanks to NCBA. </p>

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Action at the 2024 NCBA Golf Series stop in Nanyuki Sport Club

Action at the 2024 NCBA Golf Series stop in Nanyuki Sports Club

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