Announcing the 2018 CGAcers Hole-in-One Club Contest Winners

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (January 30, 2019) -- One hundred and fifty-three (153) applications were submitted to the CGAcers club for holes-in-one in 2018. The average distance of those reported was 138.6 yards. The longest ace recorded was 331-yards by Scott Sperber from Pawleys Island, S.C. On April 19^th, Sperber made this incredible shot on the 5^th hole of The Heritage Club in Pawleys Island, S.C.  The shortest ace (67-yards) was made August 20th by Bob Dickson from West End, N.C. on the 6^th hole of The Cradle at Pinehurst (Pinehurst Country Club).

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Wildwood Green Golf Club in Raleigh, N.C. reported the most holes-in-one with fourteen.  The Walker Course at Clemson University in Clemson, S.C. came in second reporting eight holes-in-one. Coming in a close third was Rolling S Golf Club in Waterloo, S.C. with seven reported holes-in-one. Interestingly, all four holes-in-one reported to have occurred at Carolina Springs Golf Club in Fountain Inn, S.C. were made on the 5^th hole.

Players reporting of the significant accomplishment of two holes-in-one in a calendar year was up from two in 2017 to five in 2018. David Burke of Calabash, N.C. reported holes-in-one at Farmstead Golf Links (#17-136 yards-9 Iron) and Thistle Golf Club (#3-159 yards-8 Iron). Joe Easley of West End, N.C. reported holes-in-one at Quail Ridge Golf Club (#13-165 yards-6 Iron) and Seven Lakes Golf Club (#7-135 yards-9 Iron). Kendall Porterfield of Elon, N.C. reported holes-in-one at Meadowlands Golf Club (#6-142 yards-7 Iron) and The Challenge Golf Club (#4-105 yards-Pitching Wedge). Buddy Evans of Spring Lake, N.C. reported two holes-in-one, both made at Anderson Creek Golf Club’s hole #15 (170 yards-6 Iron and 146 yards-6 Iron). And, Mike McCall of Clinton, S.C. reported two holes-in-one, both made on the 3^rd hole at Rolling S Golf Club (115 yards-7 Iron and 128 yards-7 Iron).

 

April 2018 was a lucky month for the Keoughs of Greenville, N.C. On April 26^th, Jeff Keough made a hole-in-one at The Emerald Golf Club (#15-162 yards-7 Iron). Two days later, on April 28^th, Jean Keough made a hole-in-one at Brook Valley Country Club (#18-125 yards-5 Hybrid).

The Carolinas Golf Association announced the winners of the 2018 CGAcer Hole-in-One Club Contest.  CGA members who made a hole-in-one in 2018, submitted an application, and carry a USGA/CGA handicap were eligible. Prizes for the annual drawing for hole-in-one winners:

• 1^st Place – CGA Golf Belt, CGA Hat, CGA Towel, CGA Head Cover, USGA Player’s Edition of the Rules of Golf, and Golf in the Carolinas Centennial Book
• 2^nd Place – CGA Golf Belt, CGA Hat, CGA Towel, CGA Head Cover, and USGA Player’s Edition of the Rules of Golf,
• 3^rd Place – CGA Golf Belt, CGA Hat, CGA Towel, and USGA Player’s Edition of the Rules of Golf, Hat

The 2018 CGAcer winners were:

• 1^st Place -  Bob Hounsell of Raleigh, N.C. (Member of Wildwood Green Golf Club)
• 2^nd Place – Mike McCall of Clinton, S.C. (Member of Rolling S Golf Club)
• 3^rd Place -  Robyn Marshall of Raleigh, N.C. (Member of Wildwood Green Golf Club)

 

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2019

Join the fun!  If you are a CGA member who makes a hole-in-one in 2019, let us know.

The CGA will be awarding prizes again for 2019. The random drawing will take place before January 30, 2020, and all holes-in-one must be received at the CGA office no later than January 15, 2020.  The CGAcer hole-in-one form is available on our website and must be completed and submitted for eligibility.  The hole-in-one must be scored from January 1 through December 31, 2019. Your name will be entered for EACH hole-in-one made in 2019.  You must be a current CGA member and carry a USGA/CGA handicap to be eligible. CGA Staff, executive committee members, and their families are ineligible. Prizes will change annually.

The CGAcers Hole-in-One program is one of many services offered by the Carolinas Golf Association.