Dear Titleist Team,

I wanted to share a golf memory that I will never forget and thank Titleist for being part of it.

On June 6, 2026, I made my first-ever hole-in-one while playing The Lido at Sand Valley in Wisconsin. The ace came on the 8th hole, the recreation of C.B. Macdonald’s legendary “Ocean” hole from the original Lido Golf Club in New York.

The shot was 208 yards from the white tees and played into a strong wind with a left-to-right crosswind. Knowing the conditions, I aimed at the left side of the green and hit a low cut, intending to let the wind move the ball back toward the flag. The shot performed exactly as envisioned, holding its line through the wind, landing on the green, and ultimately finding the bottom of the cup.

The golf ball was a Titleist Pro V1.

What makes the accomplishment even more special is that the Head Golf Professional at The Lido confirmed that it was the first recorded hole-in-one ever made on the 8th hole since the course opened. To make my first ace on one of the most famous and challenging par-3 designs in golf—and to be the first person ever to record a hole-in-one there—is something I still have a hard time believing.

The moment was made even more meaningful because I was playing alongside my father, allowing us to share an unforgettable experience together on a truly historic hole.

I’ve played golf for many years and have enjoyed countless memorable rounds, but nothing compares to this. A 208-yard shot into the wind, on a hole inspired by one of the most iconic par 3s in golf history, with a Pro V1 in play, is a story I’ll be telling for the rest of my life.

Thank you for making a golf ball that golfers trust when they need to execute a shot exactly as planned. I thought your team might appreciate hearing this story and wanted to thank Titleist for being part of such a special achievement.

Warm regards,

Matt Dvorak River Forest, Illinois