Daniel Genowa

**My First Hole-in-One — Veterans Day, November 11, 2026** After playing golf for approximately 20 years, I finally experienced something I'll never forget—my very first hole-in-one! It happened on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026, at Village Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on the 17th hole, playing approximately 160 yards. I stepped up to the tee with my 6-iron and my Wilson golf ball. I struck the ball a little low, but it was heading directly toward the flag. We all watched as it landed on the green, bounced twice, and suddenly disappeared into the cup! I was playing with three of my closest friends, Cory Polanski, Stefano Aliates, and Mario Vela. They immediately started yelling, "It went in! It went in!" I was standing there in complete disbelief. I didn't even want to celebrate yet because I couldn't believe what I had just witnessed! When we reached the green and confirmed the ball was in the hole, my friends came running over, jumping on me, giving me high fives, patting me on the back, and shaking my hand. I'm normally not someone who shows a lot of emotion, but this was truly one of the most incredible moments of my golfing life. Although I've played golf for about 20 years, I've really dedicated myself to improving my game over the past two or three years. To finally make my first ace, and to have three of my best friends there to witness it, made the experience even more special. After the round, I told the staff at Village Golf Club what had happened. They brought out four commemorative hole-in-one tumblers in different colors and told me I could choose one. Instead, I asked if I could have all four so I could keep one and give one to each of my three friends. I wanted every one of us to have something to remember this amazing day. What makes this even more meaningful is that Village Golf Club may be closing permanently in December 2026. There's a possibility that my hole-in-one could be among the last ever made at this course. Twenty years of golf, one 6-iron, one wilson, two bounces, three great friends, and a memory that will last a lifetime. Thank you, Wilson, for being part of my first hole-in-one! **Daniel Genowa** West Palm Beach, Florida November 11, 2026