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Golfer Zach Holland admits to faking a hole-in-one in tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Golfer Zach Holland admits to faking a hole-in-one in tournament
Summary

Zach Holland, an amateur golfer, admitted to faking a hole-in-one at WingHaven Country Club in Missouri during a two-person team competition. After completing three holes, Holland claimed he had to take a phone call and went ahead to the fourth hole, where he planted the ball in the cup before his group arrived. The act was revealed after staff confronted him with security footage showing him near the location before his shot. Holland has since resigned his membership and expressed regret over his actions, stating he has broken trust with his family.

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  • •Zach Holland faked a hole-in-one at WingHaven Country Club.
  • •He left his group to place the ball in the cup.
  • •Club officials addressed the matter promptly.
  • •Holland resigned his membership following the incident.
  • •He expressed concern over trust issues with his family.
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  • 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Golfer admits 'stupidity' after faking hole-in-one
  • 11:25 AMBBC Sport — Golfer admits 'stupidity' after faking hole-in-one
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An amateur golfer says he has "completely made a fool" of himself after admitting he faked making a hole-in-one at a tournament in the United States.

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An amateur golfer says he has "completely made a fool" of himself after admitting he faked making a hole-in-one at a tournament in the United States.

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