Thompson follows double-eagle with hole-in-one
By Associated Press
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Nicholas Thompson gained five shots in quick fashion with a double-eagle and a hole-in-one to storm into contention at the Frys.com Open.
Thompson, using a 3-wood, sank his shot from 261 yards on the par-5, 562-yard 11th hole on the Raptor Course at the Grayhawk Golf Club.
After a par on No. 12, Thompson's tee shot with a 7-iron went in on the par-3, 199-yard 13th. In three holes, he moved from 6 under to 11 under par.
It was the fourth double-eagle on the PGA Tour this year.
There were two other holes-in-one under ideal conditions in Saturday's third round, both on the par-3, 198-yard 16th. The first, by Ted Purdy with a 5-iron, won him a new Mercedes, which he kissed after making the shot. Chad Campbell later hit one on the same hole, using a 6-iron.
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joyprice on 03/09/2010, at 1:56 PM EST
“Also, just to clarify-- both Purdy AND Campbell were awarded the Mercedes. Hole In One International pays out each and every hole in one, which is what makes us the obvious choice for hole in one insurance. :)”