Pocket Aces

Pocket Aces for Whitevale Golfer

—Rick King scores two holes-in-one in the same round—

BRIGHTON, ONTARIO (August 15, 2010) – On Friday, July 30, Rick King achieved the rarest accomplishment in golf... twice in the same round. The long-time Whitevale Golf Club member recorded two holes-in-one while part of a group of 16 members on a road trip to Timber Ridge Golf Club in Brighton, Ontario.

King’s first ace of the day was at the 175-yard 12^th hole, with the pin tucked back left behind a large swale. There was no way for the players to know that his shot had gone in the hole.

"We got to the green at 12 and the beverage girl was absolutely beaming," said King. “All she said was, ‘I think one of you guys might be buying some extra drinks!’ and we knew it must be in the hole.

King scored his second “one” of the day, just five holes later at the 140-yard 17^th hole. On this extremely downhill par-3, the view was perfect, although for a second it looked as though his ball was going to stay in its own ballmark above the hole. But then it slowly crept out of the mark and trickled down into the hole.

Thrilled as Rick King was to achieve the remarkable feat of two aces in the same round, he lamented the fact that he didn't do it as his home club.

"At Whitevale, we have a hole-in-one fund to help with the bar tab. I was on my own at Timber Ridge and, let’s just say, the boys took full advantage,” laughed King. “I have to admit though, I didn't mind one bit."

The 10-handicapper finished with a score of 80 thanks to the two holes-in-one, the 3rd and 4th in King’s golf career. Previously he has aced the 4th and 12th holes at Whitevale Golf Club -- but no... not on the same day.

For more information:

Alex Maggiacomo

905-294-9600

alex@whitevalegolfclub.com