OT First hole in one

platypusrex

After 46 years of playing golf I got my first hole in one on Tuesday! Lipped one out before this, but never had one drop in. Was playing with a buddy of mine who hits it a bit farther than me. 190 yard hole, he hit a 5-wood first to the back of the green. Pin was front right, so I just tried to put a smooth swing on my 5-wood. Hit it well, slight draw, and while in the air I was telling it to get over the bunker just in front. It landed over the bunker about 2 yards short of the green, took one hop onto the green, and rolled right in, perfect speed. I could see the whole thing, and went nuts after it dropped.

#mydadissmilingfromheaven

 

jabam

Sweet!! Drinks were on you I assume. 

TexanOfTheNorth

Fantastic! Here's hoping you don't wait another 46 years before your next one.

MJG

Hopefully the round you had to buy after wasnt too painful.  Well done!  

buzd504

Congrats.  I hit my only hole in one on a similar shot with a 6 wood.  I never hit that club straight again after that, and I had to retire it.

DoubleEgger

Sweet!

Canugghead

Nice! not that I know much about golf, never mind play 
SWMBO's cousin's SIL became an instant celebrity last year:
http://globalnews.ca/video/1287981/bc-man-shoots-hole-in-one-twice

Smokehouse33

Congrats!!!

johnmitchell

Fantastic.. I can only imagine how that must feel.. I have been playing since a kid and haven't even come close yet.. Congrats..

johnkitchens

Congrats! I am still waiting on mine. 

SmokeyPitt

I am lucky if I make contact with the ball on the first swing. Congrats!

YYZegger

Congrats, thats pretty rare!

platypusrex

Thanks all! I got real lucky on the drinks afterwards, we had a package deal that included 4 beers, and the bar was not crowded afterwards so the tab was less than $20 for one round of drinks.  

jls9595

still trying for my first, been playing for over 20 years. congrats!

northGAcock

Not a gopher myself.....but no that has to be a great feeling! Congrats!

SaltySam

My kid carded his first ace after only four months.  I was proud, but crazy jealous. I'm going on 22 years with zero.  

Congrats! Love the hashtag!

rolltidesmoker

Congrats, I've been playing over 40 years and still waiting. I know I feel really good when I put one close to the pin, can't imagine one going in.

platypusrex

@SaltySam Thanks on the hashtag, my dad started me playing when I was 9. Some of my best memories of him were times we had on the course. It was during dinner Tuesday evening that I thought about him; he passed away 3 years back. I know he's still smiling with me about it!

bud812

Congrats.

Scottborasjr

Very nice. I've hit the stick half a dozen times but never had one drop in from the tee box. I'm sure dad is smiling broadly.

McStew

I have played many rounds and still have yet to have a hole in one in competition still looking forward to this journey myself.  Congrats man! 

Hunter1881

Congrats! tried to play golf for a couple years. Just could not get into it. Spent more time searching the woods then I did on the fairway. But I have to be honest I really never understood the drink thing. If you hit a hole in one I think people should buy your drinks. 

mgd_egg

Congrats! Great story. 

sumoconnell

Hook em!   That's not I Austin by chance?  #7 at UTGC is that long, but not 12 or 16.

QingEsq

Way to go!

platypusrex

Thanks! And @sumoconnell Austin, yes, but #11 at Avery Ranch, not UTGC. 

FearlessTheEggNoob

What course is that? I don't play myself, but I have friends up north that came down to Austin to golf last the winter.

They did Avery Ranch on Parmer, and Riverside.

Plus a night of drinking and driving at Top Golf.

sumoconnell

platypusrex said:

Thanks! And @sumoconnell Austin, yes, but #11 at Avery Ranch, not UTGC. 

Great hole!  They used to have $1 coors light draft after the round, and you spent 20$?!?!   

YukonRon

Golf has never been gracious to me, but to my friends, only slightly so. I am ok with that. I now know one more person that has eagled a one, and that is so cool. Mine may never happen, it is the journey, the people and the stories. I do love the game.
Congratulations on a well played, strategically thought out shot.  

Bustersdad

Congrats, I had one a few years back only issue was I was playing by myself and no witness...guess it did not happen.

ChillyWillis

Congrats! You're absolutely right about #dadissmilingfromheaven. I got one about 20 years ago when I was out playing with my dad. The old man took off like a shot down the hill towards the green whooping it up like he'd sunk it himself. I've never seen him move so fast in my life. Be sure to get the ball mounted, I still smile every time I see mine.