What Is an Albatross in Golf?

Robby Shelton hits his tee shot on the second hole of the South Course at Torrey Pines during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in San Diego.
(AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

While a hole-in-one is one of the most exciting shots in golf, an albatross might be even more exciting.

Expect the casual golf fan might not even know what it is.

What Is an Albatross in Golf?

In golf, an albatross is a rare feat that occurs when a player completes a hole in three strokes under par, also called a double eagle.

This typically happens on a par-5 when a player holes out their second shot for a two.

Last Albatross on PGA Tour

The last albatross on the PGA Tour was by Robby Shelton. It occurred in the final round of the Valspar Championship when he made a two on the par-5 14th hole.

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.