Yesterday afternoon once the work day was complete we hit the closest course for a quick 9-holes to wrap up the day.  On the first par 3 to come our way I landed my ball two inches shy of the cup.  For a fleeting moment I thought for sure this would be my first hole-in-one.  While it was in the air I knew it was perfectly on target.  I knew the distance was on point.  My swing just felt right.  I held my follow through knowing this could be the exact moment I finally could claim the elusive ace.  As the ball hit the green it bounced oh so softly with little roll.  I held my breath and my muscles instinctively tightened.  …and then it stopped.  UGH!  I was so so so close.

 

 

The only other time I’ve been remotely close was during a charity tournament at the Del Mar Country Club in which a brand new Jaguar was up for grabs for a $1 bet.  I handed over my dollar and again had what felt like a perfect swing.  My ball stopped just shy to the right three inches.  Everyone was hoping it would go in as much as I was because I’m sure none of us had witnessed someone win a car in a charity tourney.

I’ll still chase the dream!  Every par 3 is a chance!

…what’s the closest you’ve been?  Was it a perfect shot or was it a perfect miss sculling off the fairway with a lucky bounce?

 

 

 

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