Congratulations! You’ve scored a hole-in-one during a round of golf. You’ll probably want to record this achievement on your scorecard, but if you’ve never done this before, you might not know where to begin.
Marking a hole-in-one on a scoreboard requires the player to write the number one in the box corresponding to the hole number. Many golfers then draw a triangle around the score.
In this article, I’ll explain how to use a scorecard to keep track of a golf score, including yourl holes-in-one. Let’s get started!
How To Mark a Hole-in-One on a Scorecard
Marking a hole-in-one on a scorecard is simple. All you need to do is write the number one in the box corresponding to the hole number and then draw a triangle around the score.
Drawing the triangle isn’t necessary, but most golfers use the following symbols to indicate various scores:
| Score | Symbol |
| Hole in One | Triangle |
| Birdie | Circle |
| Eagle | Double circle |
| Bogey | Square |
| Double Bogey | Double square |
These symbols make it easier to quickly glance at a scorecard and determine how well a player did in that round.
Follow these steps to keep track of your score on a scorecard:
- Write all the players’ names on the left side of the scorecard. If you’re playing alone, just write your own name.
- Write the number of putts you take in the appropriate box for the hole number. For example, if it took you 3 putts to make the first hole, write the number 3 in the box meant for hole 1. As outlined above, draw a circle, double circle, triangle, square, or double square.
- After the first 9 holes, add the scores and put the total in the totals box.
- Continue for the next 9 holes.
Keeping a scorecard is a good way to track your game, determine if you’re improving over time, and see who’s winning. If you’re just playing a casual round, you may decide to keep track of the score mentally, but you may soon forget it if you do this.
How To Score a Hole-in-One
There’s no way to guarantee a hole-in-one, but there are some things you can do to increase your chances of getting one.
Here are my recommendations:
- Focus on the target
- Square up to the hole
- Try to play in good weather and avoid wind and extreme humidity
- Attempt holes-in-one on lower par holes
- Play with confidence
- Don’t hesitate
- Aim high
- Practice as often as possible
Even if you follow these tips, a hole-in-one is extremely rare. The odds of getting one are 12,500 to one, so if it doesn’t happen for you, don’t be discouraged.
Final Thoughts
Marking a hole-in-one on a scorecard involves drawing a triangle around the number “one” in the box corresponding to the appropriate hole number. Keeping a scorecard is a convenient way to determine if you’re improving over time and to see who is winning or losing during a game. Scoring a hole-in-one can be challenging, but it isn’t impossible with much practice and determination.