Sam Ryder hits hole-in-one on 'party hole' 16th at Phoenix Open

Tom Naghten

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Sam Ryder just lived out every golfer's Phoenix Open fantasy, hitting a hole-in-one on 16.

The Waste Management Phoenix Open has become renowned for its "party hole." Stadium seating lines the 124-yard par-3 and nearly anything goes among the rowdy patrons.

When Ryder's ball dropped into the cup during the third round, the place went absolutely ballistic.

There wasn't a golf clap in to be heard as beer rained down from the bleachers, the patrons celebrating as if they themselves made an ace.

Take a look at the scenes below.

Like we said, complete pandemonium.

That helped Ryder to an even-par 71 for the round. He finished the day at 6 under, eight shots back from the leader.

Relative unknown Sahith Theegala currently lead the way at -14. The 24-year-old is ranked 318th in the world and is without a professional win on his resume, but he has given himself a great shot at picking up a big tournament win.

Brooks Koepka is next best, one shot back, while a chasing pack of Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schaufelle, Talor Gooch and Scottie Scheffler sits at -12.

Tom Naghten

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Tom Naghten is a senior editor at The Sporting News Australia where he's been part of the team since 2017. He predominantly covers boxing and MMA. In his spare time, he likes to watch Robbie Ahmat's goal against the Kangaroos at the SCG in 2000.