It was November 15, 2023 at Lonesome Pine Country Club, Hole #13, Par 3, 164 yards. I used a 4 hybrid. I hit just short of green, bounced up and rolled straight up into the hole.

Yesterday, November 15 at Canyon Oaks golf course in Chico California I hit a pitching wedge, 136 yards slam dunk into the hole. I was playing with a threesome, as we are getting ready to head onto the tee box, the foursome in front of us let us play…

I had just missed a 2 foot putt on the previous hole by back handing it thinking it was a gimmie. My opponent did not give it to me! On the next hole a3 par as my ball hit the green and heading for the hole I said to my opponent “is that clos enough”…

After 44 years of golfing I have my first Hole in One, it came on the #8 hole of my home course. A beautiful fall day, 54°, 181 yards - one bounce and in!

Looking forward to trying for another soon.

All of my 9 holes in one have been with Titleist brand golf balls. First one in 1984 using Pinnacle Gold, next was Titleist Solo and the rest Pro Vl. As my salary increased during my career, I was able to afford Pro VIs.

151 yard shot slight breeze into, chose a punch 7 iron, usually 155 carry, ball landed about 20-30 short and rolled into hole. This is my 2nd hole in one in last 4 years and both were with a Titleist proV1

After playing golf for years, I came to the conclusion that I was not meant to get a hole in one. Not only had I not really gotten close, I've never seen a hole in one, period!

I was invited to play golf for a work event and the beautiful Pelican…