On August 10, 2025, I stepped up to the 11th hole at Long Meadow Golf Club, a 140-yard par-3. I grabbed my 9 iron thinking I was on the white tees, but realized we were back on the blues — 12 yards further back. I stuck with the 9 iron, deciding to give it a little extra.

I struck it solid. The ball started on a right-to-left line, landed softly on the green, spun left, and then disappeared. My playing partner went wild as I stood there in disbelief. Sure enough, it was in the hole!