Right bounces add up to ace

Advertiser Staff

Dan Goodfellow's tee shot was awry, but the end was perfect.

Dan Goodfellow
Nov. 8, 1997
Waikapu Sandalwood Golf Course
Hole No. 15, 163 yards, 6-iron

There was a 40-minute wait on the 15th hole during the Governor's Tournament, which gave me more than enough time to select the perfect club.

A blind green and a ravine full of boulders make this par-3 extremely intimidating.

Finally, it was my turn. I stepped up, confident of my ability and club selection: a 6-iron. I swung, and chunk — my ball went high and short.

My hopes of a great shot were sunk when my ball went into the ravine.

We all heard the familiar click of a ball hitting a rock, and then watched my ball fire out of nowhere and head toward the green.

It was a hole-in-one!

The Honorable Ben Cayatano had me stand up at the banquet in order to take my lashings.

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