I have been an avid golfer for 40 years and registered my first ever hole in one Thursday, November 19, 2015.

A perfect 7 iron on the fourth hole at Rustic Canyon Golf Course playing 145 slightly uphill.

Funny thing is I did not see the ball go in. The flag was visible from the tee box, but the hole was obscured by a slope in front of the green. My playing partner had a clear view of the pin, and calmly announced, "Well you can't say you haven't had a hole in one now, JD."

Thrilling.

J.D. Lobue