It Finally Happened

Jim Mason #14 West (November 2015)

Yes, it finally happened. We've been doing this for 20+ years and no one has had the elusive ace. We decided long ago if it ever happened it's 10 marks and an automatic loner.

So on a cold (low to mid 40's) November day and 10 players, Jim Mason stepped up to the tee on #14 West. The pin was back and of course we were playing from  the tips so it was 214 yards downhill. Jim chose driver, hit a low runner that landed short, ran 70 feet, hit the pin and dropped.

Brad McAreavy was quoted as saying "what a lucky shot". Which is true but Jim hit exactly the shot he was trying to hit. It takes a little skill to try and hit a drive 190 in the air and have it run out.

So the suspense is over and I suppose its fitting Jim is the one to do it. 10 Marks, automatic loner with a three hole carryover and 10 players made it a $117 shot.