I did something dumb,' says Zach Holland after faking ace on live TV

A former collegiate golfer, Zach Holland, faked a hole-in-one during a tournament in Missouri and has since quit WingHaven Country Club after the truth emerged.

Holland cooked up an elaborate plan before the event, placing a ball in the fourth tee box hole while pretending to get a phone call from the hospital. The deception backfired when other members asked for security footage verification—the footage exposed his scam.

‘You do something as dumb as I did, there are consequences,’ Holland admitted on The Morning After show on 101 ESPN (via Toronto Sun).

Hole-In-One Scam

In pursuit of a hole-in-one prize, Holland planned to fake the shot by placing a ball in the hole and making up a story about receiving a hospital call. On the morning of the tournament, he prepared for the event and executed his plan when alone on the fourth tee box.

Fake Shot Unveiled

When other members requested verification through security footage, Holland’s charade was exposed. This led to immediate outrage and consequences for the golfer, prompting him to quit the club in disgrace. ‘There’s no excuse for what I did,’ he maintained.

  • Holland faced bans and backlash after the truth came out
  • His family will bear the brunt of the scandal, according to the golfer

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in Missouri?

Zach Holland faked a hole-in-one during a tournament at WingHaven Country Club by placing a ball in the hole and pretending to receive a call from the hospital. The ruse was exposed when footage was requested for verification.

Why did Holland quit his country club?

Cheated of dignity, Holland resigned as a consequence of the scandal, citing moral character issues. He regrets the impact on his family's reputation and admits to complete stupidity in his actions.