Posted on 03/30/2005 10:43:20 PM PST by kingattax
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- A man who is legally blind has heard it before, so he was naturally skeptical when he was told he scored a hole-in-one while golfing at a local golf course. "They've said it before," said Joel Ludvicek, 78.
Only this time it was true.
Ludvicek aced the 168-yard No. 11 hole at Twin Pines golf course with a driver.
He had to rely on his three golfing partners to confirm the feat, because Ludvicek is legally blind.
"A big fluke, it's just one of those things," Ludvicek said.
He has been an avid golfer for years and this is his second hole-in-one. It's his first since he lost most of his vision because of macular degeneration.
He said his vision is hazy and he can't see things he's directly looking at.
Ludvicek, who tees up his own ball, said although the ace was special, it's no different from other golfers.
"It's funny how golf goes," he said. "Most of the time I have a heck of a time getting on the green. It's a fun game."
Tiger had one at 3 years old...
I dont knwo which is more impressive...probably the 3 yr old....
What an amazing story! I'm all happy for him. :-)
I know when I hit my hole-in-one, it was the greatest feeling in the world on a golf course. How cool this blind guy hit one...and at his age too!!!
well, I can officially quit golf now and go for something more challenging, if it is so easy a blind man can ace one, its too easy
;p
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