Travis Smyth, first hole in one on terrible 17

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The first achievement of the week is for Travis Smyth. Lost at +10, the Australian scored an exceptional hole in one on the terrible par 3 of hole number 17 called "Little Eye". Reduced to par 3 since The Open's last visit to Royal Liverpool, this little hole of 120 meters in its configuration on Friday conceals many pitfalls. The easiest way to avoid them is to put the ball at the bottom of the hole.

Travis Smyth, results

Travis Smyth got it right with a first hole-in-one this week. Playing partner, Romain Langasque was the first to congratulate him by clapping him in the hand, after having planted the mast for a given birdie which revived the 28-year-old golfer in the race for the cut.

The Rules of Golf are a set of standard rules and procedures by which the sport of golf should be played. They are jointly written and maintained by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, the governing body for golf worldwide, outside of the United States and Mexico, which are governed by the United States Golf Association. An expert commission made up of members of the R&A and USGA, oversees and refines the rules every four years. The latest revision has been in force since January 1, 2016. Changes to the rules of golf generally fall into two main categories: those that improve understanding and those that in certain cases reduce penalties to ensure balance. The rule book, entitled "Rules of Golf", is published on a regular basis and also includes rules governing amateur status. In Italy it is up to Federgolf to supervise the competitions by enforcing the rules issued by the R & A, checking that these rules are observed by the Clubs, Associations and their members and manages the resulting sporting justice, protecting their interests abroad.

The rules of golf are relatively complicated compared to other sports because they apply outdoors, close to nature and animals. Respect for the rules is a basic element in the game of golf, which, almost always based on self-control and the free conscience of the players, often sees distorted results, sometimes consciously, but often unconsciously or carelessly, due to the non-compliance by many players with the rules of the game. In addition to the rules, golf adheres to a code of conduct, known as etiquette, which generally means playing your game with due respect to the golf course and other players. Etiquette is an essential component of this sport.

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