We were not too concerned about winning anything. Our plan was to enjoy three days of camaraderie and golf. Plus, Len and his wife, Joy were just glad to be out of Florida’s extreme August heat. The first day’s competition consisted of the typical country club game, Four-Ball with handicap, and we ended up last in our group. We did, however, enjoy ourselves and did not let our poor play affect a delicious dinner. The second day, playing Alternate Shot, was one for the memory banks. On the short par-three 16th, Len holed his tee shot for his second lifetime hole-in-one. We could see it was tracking in the air, but from our vantage point, we did not see it actually go into the hole. Even though you are trying to do your best and beat the other players, you are happy for them when a competitor does something extraordinary. We had a blast and the entire experience was a success. Turns out you can have FUN and PLAY Golf at the same time. Maybe LIV and the PGA Tour should take a lesson. Let’s get back together enjoy competing against each other and bring a better product to golf fans. To learn more about Len’s Holein-One check out his account of the special occasion in eSouthernGolf.com. The group playing behind us, on the 15th green, had a better angle and did see it fall into the hole. Of course, they began hollering loud enough to alert the whole golf course and most of the neighborhood. His maiden hole out came at the tender age of 15 and this one was recorded 65 years later. I have yet to experience an elusive hole-in-one, but have witnessed several. I have to admit that it was a thrill to see the joy on my partner’s face, as well as the other contestants that left their fairways to come over and congratulate this rare feat. Everyone was so upbeat, it brought an element of excitement to the entire event. I have always said that you meet the best people on a golf course.
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