Ewen Ferguson Hits ‘Perfect’ Hole-in-One at KLM Open

Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson electrified the 2025 KLM Open with a spectacular hole-in-one on the par-3 8th at The International. Using an 8-iron, Ferguson’s ace was a masterclass in precision, earning global applause and momentum on the DP World Tour. Watch the highlight and explore what this means for his season.

8 June, 2025

Ewen Ferguson stuns the crowd with a flawless hole-in-one at the 2025 KLM Open. Watch the shot, read the impact, and relive one of golf’s rarest moments on the DP World Tour.

Introduction

Dutch fans were left stunned as Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson delivered a picture-perfect ace during the third round of the 2025 KLM Open, igniting excitement across the fairways of The International in Amsterdam. On a day packed with drama, Ferguson’s stunning strike brought the crowd to its feet — and put his name in the spotlight with one of golf’s rarest feats.

🕳️ A Defining Shot at the Par-3 8th

Ferguson’s moment of magic came at the iconic par-3 8th hole, playing 164 meters (179 yards) into a slight headwind. Armed with an 8-iron, the Scotsman launched a shot that never left the flag, pitching just past the hole and spinning back perfectly into the cup. The DP World Tour described it as a “dream swing,” while fans erupted in cheers around the green.

The shot was quickly shared across platforms, including the DP World Tour’s TikTok, where the moment has already garnered thousands of views. Ferguson’s smooth tempo and pinpoint control made it one of the most technically brilliant hole-in-ones of the season.

🗣️ “Couldn’t Hit It Better”

After the round, Ferguson was all smiles as he described the moment to reporters:

💬 Ewen Ferguson on His Hole-in-One at KLM Open:

“As soon as I hit it, I knew it was good. It landed exactly where I wanted and just spun back beautifully. Couldn’t hit it better.”

The ace marked Ferguson’s second career hole-in-one on the DP World Tour, but this one felt special. Not just for the crowd reaction, but for the significance: it came at a key moment as he was mounting a charge up the leaderboard.

🔢 Leaderboard Impact & Momentum Boost

While Ferguson didn’t take the outright lead, the ace provided a critical boost to his momentum. He carded a bogey-free 68 for the day, climbing inside the top 20. His iron play — already among the most consistent on tour — continued to shine, and the highlight-reel ace added a wave of confidence heading into Sunday’s final round.

The KLM Open has a long history of dramatic shots, but this one will go down as a standout in its rich tradition.

Ferguson, a two-time winner on the DP World Tour, has quietly built a reputation as one of the most precise ball-strikers in Europe. This latest moment only adds to his growing résumé. As he continues to push for a spot on future Ryder Cup teams, shots like this remind fans and captains alike why he’s one to watch.

For the Dutch crowd — and golf fans worldwide — it was a perfect blend of skill, timing, and showmanship.