Archive PhotosAdam Sandler plays golf in a scene from the film 'Happy Gilmore', 1996. (Photo by Universal/Getty Images)The Coronavirus pandemic has hit a giant pause button on fans being able to watch golf on TV, and in some cases, even kept people off courses. But while we hunker down and hope for a speedy return to normalcy, we can also use this time as an opportunity to learn more about the game we love. Here’s our latest installment of “Did you know?”
A hole in one might be the most sought-after accomplishment in golf. The unexpectedness. The out-of-nowhere jolt golfers feel when the ball finds the cup. The raucous celebrations that follow. There have even been aces made on par 4s, including on the PGA Tour (Andrew Magee, anyone?). But has there ever been a hole in one on a par 5?
Believe it or not, yes.
According to liveabout.com, it has occurred five times, with three of them coming on sever doglegs or horseshoe-shaped holes where the listed yardage could be mitigated b..

Jamie McCarthyHealthcare workers. Law enforcement. Sanitation employees and the guy delivering your FreshDirect in the pouring rain. Subway conductors, bus drivers, and the teenager stocking the toilet paper shelf at your local supermarket. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, these are essential operations staffed with essential personnel. Without these people and businesses, America would grind to an even greater halt, and so they press on, much to our appreciation. This week, however, the great state of Florida has seen fit to make a crucial addition to their “essential business” roster: The WWE. Yes, as in World Wrestling Entertainment. Here's the gif you all knew was coming.
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OK, so go ahead and laugh. First of all, we could all use a chuckle right now, and second of all this might be the most Florida thing we've heard since those spring break kids decided they wou..

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