Joe Harper's go-for-it approach pays off at Cobtree Manor Park's Club Championship as he aces par-4
08:00, 09 August 2013
Golfer Joe Harper achieved a rare feat by hitting a hole-in-one on a par-4.
Harper aced the 278-yard 14th during the Club Championship at Cobtree Manor Park in Maidstone.
The 21-year-old, who plays off scratch, said: “There’s a ditch in front and water at the back of the green but it was time for risk and reward golf as I was chasing the leader at the time.
“It’s not like me because I’m usually pretty conservative.
“I used a three-wood and felt I’d hit it well. From what I could see on the tee, the ball was above ground level.
“It was only when I got closer I realised it was resting on the flag. I was rchuffed. I’ve had a few holes-in-one but none in a main competition and it was great to do it on a par-4.”
Harper’s hole-in-one brought him back into contention but he missed out on victory at the final hole. The tournament was won by youngster George Cockayne (h3).
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