I wanted to share an extraordinary achievement that I had the privilege of experiencing—two hole-in-ones at Ardea Country Club, just 10 days apart. To many, the odds of achieving one hole-in-one in a lifetime are rare enough, but to land two in such a short span is truly remarkable.

The first came during a competitive Interclub match on our 10th hole, which is widely regarded as the most challenging on the course. The hole is 147 yards over water, and the tee shot demands precision and control. With nerves steady, I took an 8-iron, aiming to land the ball just right. As it flew through the air, it landed a foot right of the flag and then spun left, dropping right into the cup. The crowd was silent in disbelief, but there it was—my second hole-in-one! It had been 10 long years since my first, so the feeling was surreal.

Then, just 10 days later, the magic happened again. This time, I was playing a casual afternoon match with close friends—David Hicks, Alex Lucke, and Paul Mittman. I had just come off a rough hole (the 7th), and as I stepped up to the tee of the 197-yard 8th hole, I wasn’t expecting anything special. But with a slight draw, I hit a 5-iron that flew straight towards the flag. As it landed and tracked towards the hole, we all watched in anticipation—then it disappeared. We drove up to the green in disbelief. There was no way it could’ve gone in… not after getting one just a week before, right?

I sprinted up to the green, shaking my head, and shouting, “What a life, what a world!” I took a few more steps, looked into the cup, and there it was. My third hole-in-one of my life. It felt like a dream come true.

To anyone out there swinging away, remember: you never know when the ball is going to drop for you. Keep on playing, because golf has a way of surprising us when we least expect it!

Best regards,

Josh Felperin