Brandon Spector

A slightly warm November day at Pinehurst Country Club in Colorado set the stage for my first hole in one. Playing with my dad, and two others, I had an ok start, sitting at five over through five holes after not playing for a month. On the par-3 3rd, playing 170 yards over water to a tricky green, I chose a 7-iron. I made slightly heavy contact, but sent the ball high with a gentle draw. It landed left of the pin, pitched forward, spun right, and two-hopped into the hole for my first ace! The momentum propelled the rest of the round, with solid drives leading to several pars and a birdie on 14. On the final hole, I aimed for birdie to tie my course best. A clean wedge left a 10-foot putt, but it missed by an inch, sealing a par and a satisfying 78. A beautiful day, a memorable ace, and a strong finish made it unforgettable.