We teed off at 7:00 AM on January 1, 2026, the very first group of the year at Green Acres Golf Club in Melbourne. On the 9th hole—105 meters, uphill, into the wind—I pulled out my 9-iron and swung. I couldn’t see the hole, but I heard the ball ,a Titleist…

I have been playing golf since I was 18, not seriously until the last 20 years. I have came close a few times, but finally can check that off the bucket list. Best part was that I had some guys that I really respect witness it. The ball was hit high and…