On Monday June 19th, 2017 I shot my first ever hole-in-one at Hillcrest Golf Club in Findlay, Ohio. I've been playing golf for about 30 years and witnessed a few and heard of plenty others from friends and family, but never had one of my own. Hole #12 is a short 150 yard par 3 with water behind and to the right of the green. The pin was in the front and after hitting my 9 iron I knew I would be a little deep. Like most golfers, I begged the ball to, "Get down!" My Titleist NXT Tour S listened and hit the green about 10 feet behind the hole. You could see that it had spun back and was trickling toward the cup. I pleaded and Dad demanded, "just go in the hole!" When the ball disappeared I turned to my dad, almost in disbelief, questioning him if it went in. He had a big smile on his face. I gave him a high five and shouted. I couldn't wait to finish the round and have a drink with him! This great game of golf has provided many opportunities and experiences in my life. I witnessed my Dad's only career ace 8 years ago on the 4th of July in 2009 at Hidden Creek Golf Club in Beaverdam, Ohio. It was a special moment to have him witness my only one as well! My brother recorded his only ace many years ago as a youngster at Country Acres Golf Course in Ottawa, Ohio. I wish he were with us that day as well. I was happy to report to him that I had finally joined the club! The three of us will continue to share many great moments on the course, no matter how well or poor we are playing! Neil Schaublin McComb, Ohio