Last golf day of the year

I was at work when I received a text..."may be the last day of the season...supposed to be 50 degrees today...who is in to play?" I immediately texted back..."I am in." As it turned out, there were eight of us in warm clothes, stocking caps and gloves as the wind chill was probably 40 or below. We broke into two competitive teams and on the second hole, a par three of 165 yards with a right to left strong wind and a front pin, my ball was turning righ to left toward the hole when my partner Al said, "kick left!" The ball hit the green, bounced left on command and went directly into the hole. The foursome let out a simutaneous shout. There was no doubt where the ball had gone.

It happened so fast I didn't have time to get too excited until later when I reflected on all the golf shots I have taken in my life and this is only my second hole in one. Reflecting on it causes you to realize just how rara an occurence it is. It takes a great shot and good luck as well...especially the day before Thanksgiving in Iowa when we are supposed to be shoveling snow!