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Thursday, March 28, 2024

88-year-old Villager celebrates after first hole-in-one

An 88-year-old Villager has finally crossed “getting a hole-in-one” off his bucket list.

Al Weihl had been golfing for 68 years before finally scoring the lucky ace at Tarpon Boil Executive Golf Course.

Al Weihl
Al Weihl

He lined up on the second hole and stroked a perfectly lobbed pitching wedge to the front of the green and his ball rolled into the heart of the hole. 

Over joyed by his accomplishment, Weilh exclaimed, “I’m adding another 88 years of Beautiful days in The Villages to my bucket list.”

If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com

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