Hole-In-One Submissions

SEPTEMBER ISSUE

 Ann Ozga, Downers Grove, July 31 at Buck’s Barn Golf Resort, Hole 12 using a driver, Witnessed by: Greg Ozga, Guy Agostino, Cathy Agostino

James Hrajnoha, Evanston, August 1 at Cog Hill # 4, Hole 12 using a rescue, Witnessed by: Dennis Johnsen

Bob Edwards, Naperville, June 17 at Naperbrook Golf Course, Hole 12 using a 5 iron, Witnessed by: Ernie Capouch, Mike Herbert, Reid Pederson

Jim Schmidt, Downers Grove, June 13 at Green Meadows Golf Course, Hole 4 using a pitching wedge, Witnessed by: Mike Schmidt

Dominick Sorresso, Palatine, July 25 at Hilldale Golf Course, Hole 13 using a 7 wood, Witnessed by: Rick McLaughlin, Bob Wolf, Jim Page Jr.

Bruce Palla, Western Springs, August 7 at St. Andrews #1, Hole 15 using a 4 iron, Witnessed by: Michael Haptec

Joe Nischbach, Elmhurst, June 30 at Indian Lakes – Highland, Hole 7 using an 8 iron, Witnessed by: Jim Woodgate, Bob Hooyer, Roy Koeckritz

Tim Hall, Chicago, August 11 at Cog Hill # 4, Hole 2 using a 9 iron, Witnessed by: Mike Bond, Bob Haugens, Bob Ziegle

Robert Stockwell, Harvey, August 2 at Glenwoodie Golf Course, Hole 3 using an 8 iron, Witnessed by: Rich Stockwell, Ryan Grelecki, Tim Bergin

Patrick Cronin, Aurora, August 16 at St. Andrews - Course #1, Hole 3 using a 7 iron, Witnessed by: William Brown, Pat Brusveen

Kevin Cmunt, Glen Ellyn, August 18 at Cog Hill # 4, Hole 12 using a 5 wood, Witnessed by: Glenn Greenleaf

Jan Allen, Elk Grove Village, August 17 at Salt Creek Golf Club, Hole 1 (Blue Course) using a 3 wood, Witnessed by: Dick Hulten, Lisa Spiegel

Robin Natzke, Mundelein, August 17 at Pine Meadow Golf Course, Hole 8 using an 8 iron, Witnessed by: Charlotte Allen, Judy Feilen-Kocsis

Michael T. Moran, Clarendan Hills, August 27 at Sportsman’s Classic 18, Hole 14 using an 8 iron, Witnessed by: Mitch Friedman, Mary Pat McEowen, David Goltschall

Tony Duffy, Darien, August 27at Zigfield Troy Par 3, Hole 5 using a sand wedge, Witnessed by: Zach Duffy, Luke Duffy, Mark Arentsen

Lionel Go, Chicago, August 2 at Conway Farms, Hole 6 using a 5 iron, Witnessed by Mark Benkendorf, Terry Rombalski, Leslie Rittenberg

AUGUST ISSUE

DOUBLE EAGLE the British might call an Albatross. Brian Doyle, Naperville, at Cog Hill #3, hit a driver on Hole 8 which is shown on the score card as being 376 yards (blue tees). In confirming this miraculous accomplishment, Doyle said, “the hole was not that long due to a dogleg, and I hit the ball over some trees. After looking around for a few moments, one of the witnesses said maybe it’s in the hole. That’s where we found it.” A Google search resulted in one statement saying the double eagle is a 6-million-to-1 chance. A 2004 article in Golf World magazine quoted Dean Knuth, inventor of the USGA’s slope rating system for golf courses and handicaps, as saying the 6-million-to-1 figure was a little too high. Knuth put the odds at 1-million-to-1. Compared to a hole in one, which is commonly listed as a 12,500-to-1 shot, the double eagle is unique. Witnesses include Mathew Brickey, Kevin Gelson and Duke Shelly. We tip our hat to Mr. Doyle for this unusual accomplishment.

Sharon Cromeans, Lake Villa, June 26 at McHenry Country Club, Hole 18 using a 7 iron, Witnessed by Carol Rad, Ginny Becker, Cindy Schmidt

Bill Sherman, Park Ridge, June 24 at Pine Meadow Golf Course, Hole 8 using a Pitching Wedge, Witnessed by Dan Cougill, Don Grinter

Patty Fitzgerald,Palatine, July 6 at Pine Meadow Golf Course, Hole 8 using a 7 iron, Witnessed by Kim Dickerson

Cathie Gallagher,Wood Dale, July 3 at Glendale Lakes, Hole 6 using a 9 iron, Witnessed by Kevin Gallagher, Cathie Gallagher, Ryan Gallagher

Craig Welker, Hoffman Estates, July 9 at St. Andrews #2, Hole 11 using a 4 iron, Witnessed by Mike Nargie (and 3 others from the AHAI golf outing)

Mike Flanigan, Bridgeview, July 18 at Cog Hill #3, Hole 4 using a 7 iron, Witnessed by Bob Wagner

Harry Krouse, Naperville, July 17 at Cog Hill #1, Hole 17 using a 5 iron, Witnessed by Glenn Fischer

Ron Gordon, Plainfield, July 10 at Cog Hill #3, Hole 16 using a 6 iron, Witnessed by Jeff [last name unknown]

Ronald Jensen, Naperville, July 10 at Cog Hill #1, Hole 4 using a 8 iron, Witnessed by Bud Edman, Larry Widrig, Frank Kalak

Dennis Warford,Schaumburg, July 8 at Cog Hill #1, Hole 4 using a 5 iron, Witnessed by Timothy Coffey

Zack Fishman, Chicago, July 5 at Cog Hill #2, Hole 4 using a 6 iron, Witnessed by Ken Sandberg, Eddie D’arcy, Wayne Johnson

Rob Robbins, Crown Point, Indiana, July 23 at Cog Hill # 4, Hole 14 using a 6 iron, Witnessed by Jeff Handler, Dan Young, Dominic Brusco

Jack Dokhanchi,Westmont, July 13 at Zigfield Troy, Hole 5 using a 5 iron, Witnessed by Andrew Mitra, Daniel Lopez, Sean Fanetti

Kathy Mikes, Wooddale, July 26 at Maple Meadows, Hole 2 using a Pitching Wedge, Witnessed by Lynette Stack