After his recent victory at the Barracuda Championship, PGA Tour winner Ryan Gerard traveled to Las Vegas to celebrate with friends, where his mini tour playing partner Cam Starr achieved an extraordinary golfing milestone. Starr managed to record two albatrosses in a single round at the well-known TPC Summerlin course, a feat so rare it is considered almost impossible in professional golf.
The Improbability of Two Albatrosses in One Round
The odds of a professional golfer making a single albatross—scoring three under par on a hole—are estimated to be about one in a million. Making two albatrosses in the same round defies statistical expectations and showcases exceptional skill and luck. Cam Starr’s accomplishment stunned those present, especially given he had recently stepped away from pursuing professional golf as a career.
Details of Starr’s Remarkable Round at TPC Summerlin
Starr’s round at TPC Summerlin, a course that has hosted PGA Tour events, included an extraordinary hole-in-one on the par-four 15th. With a drive measuring 305 yards, Starr holed the ball directly from the tee, an extremely rare achievement. Later in the round, he continued the remarkable performance by holing out from a short iron on the par-five third hole, completing his second albatross of the day. This exceptional play helped Starr finish the round with a score of 63.
Significance and Reactions to the Achievement
This rare double albatross may be unprecedented at a serious tour-level golf course, highlighting Starr’s incredible skill despite his recent decision to leave professional competition. Ryan Gerard’s presence during this achievement adds further prestige to the event, as Gerard had called Starr to join him before his final round at the Barracuda Championship. This astonishing round, widely reported by the Monday Q Info account on X, has caught the attention of golf fans and analysts.
“There is no way this has ever happened (on a legit golf course) in the history of golf. And it includes the latest pga tour winner Ryan Gerard. Buckle up. On Sunday before his the final round of the @CudaChamp Ryan called his good friend and mini-tour player Cam Starr. Starr…” —Monday Q Info
Looking Ahead: Potential Impact on Starr’s Career
The incredible round of 63 may inspire Cam Starr to reconsider his recent choice to step back from professional golf, suggesting that extraordinary performances may still lie ahead. Given that TPC Summerlin is a respected venue with a history of professional competition, this double albatross feat stands as one of the rarest moments in golf history. Fans and the golfing community will keenly watch whether Starr returns to professional play and if he can replicate this rare form in future tournaments.
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