How Professionals and Amateurs Fare Against the Shortest Major Championship Par 3

Despite its size, the 123-yard par 3 8th hole at Royal Troon Golf Club has perplexed professionals and amateurs alike for over a century. Using data from Arccos and Foresight Sports, we take a look at how average golfers and professionals stack up.
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