Central New York Golfers Achieve Hole-in-One Feats and More
In the world of golf, achieving a hole-in-one is a rare and impressive feat, and Central New York golfers have been making their mark on the course this summer. Here's a round-up of some of the remarkable accomplishments by local golfers, as reported by Pat Spadafore.
Hole-in-One Heroes
Al Levine achieved a hole-in-one on August 28th, hitting the 120-yard No. 8 hole at West Hill with a driver. This was witnessed by Bill Jones and John Bitz, adding to the prestige of his achievement.
Aaron DeLuca demonstrated precision on August 27th, sinking a hole-in-one on the 70-yard No. 5 hole at Lyndon using a 60-degree Lob Wedge. Robbie Abraham was on hand to witness this feat.
Richard Lathrop recorded a hole-in-one on August 26th, hitting the 117-yard No. 2 hole at Tuscarora with a 7-iron. Jeff Erhard, Tom Wight, and Ted Lenkiewicz were present to celebrate this achievement.
Dave Kinney Jr. also achieved a hole-in-one on August 26th, on the No. 9 hole at Wa-Noa, using a pitching wedge. Dave Kinney Sr., Sam Warner, and John Taylor were on hand to witness this moment.
Andrew Desellems and Will Szczech both recorded hole-in-ones on August 24th. Andrew used a 7-iron to hit the 133-yard No. 14 hole at Pine Grove, witnessed by Joe Wilhelm. Will also hit the same hole with his 1970’s Ryder Cup II 7 iron, also witnessed by Joey Wilhelm.
Nick Bolka achieved a hole-in-one on August 23rd, hitting the 165-yard No. 3 hole at Foxfire with an 8-iron. Victor Sweet, Bill Sweet, and Dave Patmer were present to celebrate.
Mary Read recorded a hole-in-one on August 22nd, hitting the 119-yard No. 8 hole at Drumlins East with a 7-iron. Joanne Cehovin, Sheila Taugher, and Sarah Merrick were on hand to witness this achievement.
Nick Bove achieved a hole-in-one on August 22nd, hitting the 170-yard No. 11 hole at Camillus GC with a 9-iron. A large group of witnesses, including Evan Reichel, Joe Brown, Drew Francisco, Mike Mento, Eric Hamilton, Carter McMahon, and Tyler Dubois, were present to celebrate.
Chloe Tice recorded a hole-in-one on August 22nd, hitting the 101-yard No. 14 hole at Onondaga G&CC with a pitching wedge. Craig Kowadla and Denney Nicholson were on hand to witness this achievement.
Mike Dries achieved a hole-in-one on August 21st, hitting the 140-yard No. 16 hole at Millstone with an 8-iron. Mary Barrigar, Donna Snyder, and Bill Snyder were present to celebrate.
'Shoot Your Age' Success
Wes Arlukiewicz, aged 79, shot a remarkable 77 from the White Tees at Tuscarora on August 28th. Hal Blanding and Dan Benigni were on hand to witness this achievement.
Jerome Lindberg, aged 80, shot 79 at the Cavalry Club. Ken Green, Bill Harfosh, and Nick Dusckas were present to celebrate.
Tom Kennelly, aged 74, shot his age at Northern Pines on August 25th. Rick LaPorte was there to witness this impressive feat.
A Note on Authenticity
Spadafore encourages readers to send details of hole-in-one achievements by email to pspadafore@syracuse.com. The preferred method is for reports to come directly from the golf course, including the name of the golfer, date, hole number, yardage, course name, club used, and names of witnesses. This ensures the authenticity of the achievement.
Conclusion
These hole-in-one achievements showcase the skill and precision of Central New York golfers. It's a testament to the dedication and passion of these athletes, and it's always exciting to see them excel in their sport. As Spadafore notes, these achievements are a source of pride for the community, and they inspire others to strive for excellence on the course.
