On Wednesday, July 8, I was playing at Heritage Park Golf Course with my buddies, Ravi and Mahesh. It was the 6th hole, a 160-yard par 3. With a tailwind helping, I chose my 7-iron and teed up my trusty Titleist TruFeel ball.

The shot felt pure. The ball landed at the front of the green and began rolling toward the pin, which was positioned in the middle of the green. From the tee box, we couldn’t see the bottom of the flagstick, so we had no idea where the ball had finished.

As we walked up to the green, Ravi and Mahesh quickly found their balls. Mine was nowhere to be seen. We were convinced it hadn’t rolled off the green because it had landed safely on the front portion. We searched around the hole and across the green, but it had simply disappeared.

Then Mahesh smiled and said, “What if it’s in the hole?”

He walked over, looked into the cup… and there it was. My little Titleist TruFeel was sitting at the bottom of the hole.

Hole-in-one!

For a few moments, none of us could quite believe it. The excitement, surprise, and joy all hit at once. It was one of those magical moments that every golfer dreams about but never expects to experience.

This was my first hole-in-one, and quite possibly my last. Whether or not I ever make another, this is a memory I’ll treasure forever. Sharing that unforgettable moment with Ravi and Mahesh made it even more special.