Can you be considered a "Pro" and have 0 Aces?

[B3NDER]

You know, when I posted that page pierces huge ace was luck, I was chastised by everyone, even though I said it was still amazing. Now I see everyone on this thread saying aces are luck and noone is beating them down. What up?

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[Shipley]

Am I the only one confused by this?

Yes.

A "pro" is someone who plays for money. Being good enough to play for money in the highest division, has nothing to do with previously hitting an ace.

A novice could hit a 200 foot ace, and still card a 68 on a par 54 course.

 

[B3NDER]

I basically wanted to find out how many people knew of "pros" without aces. This thing snowballed into so many directions, but I'm not shocked, and appreciate all the feedback :hfive:

 

[onemilemore]

Here's my question: If a current pro didn't have any aces, would he or she be brave enough to admit it, or would ego get in the way?

 

[TOURNEYPLAYER]

aces are bad shots. so yeah, you could be. but im betting you would be a ****ty pro.

 

[B3NDER]

^ I imagine if you're good enough (high enough rating) and had no aces, it wouldn't matter much to admit...but that's just MY guess.

 

[the_pwnerator]

aces are bad shots. so yeah, you could be. but im betting you would be a ****ty pro.

Yeah...because no one tries to hit the basket on their first shot :|

 

[juju]

Has Climo ever aced?:|

 

[mzuleger]

"Can you be considered a pro?" - Sure, technically you just need to accept cash. But are there any legit pros without an ace (pros with any sort of national or regional fame)? I HIGHLY doubt it.

 

[bholy08]

Has Climo ever aced?:|

yep, and there is a great video of him hitting one during a tournament.

 

[mzuleger]

yep, and there is a great video of him hitting one during a tournament.

didn't he get a sweet roller ace?

 

[BogeyNoMore]

^ Am I the only one confused by this? I'd rather take a "1" than a "2" any day

Even if aces are few and far between, if I could choose between "Birdie/Eagle/Double Eagle" or "ace" I think we all know the logical choice.

answer to yhe OP is ABSOLUTELY. The difference between an Ace and a duece is just a single stroke on the card. Aces are really only more impressive in peoples' minds. In a tournament, I'd rather get fist full of birdies than a single Ace. It's not like someone's gonna Ace a par 4 or 5. No one gets Aces consistently. A good pro sets up birdie opportunities pretty consistently (depending on the course).