I had some time off work and decided to play an afternoon nine at my local course -- Columbus Park in Chicago, Illinois. I was randomly paired with another golfer and we were enjoying a lovely afternoon. On the Par 3 8th hole, I took a 7-iron and was 176 yards from the pin.

I knew I had hit it well as soon as it came off the club. The sun was shining right over the green, so I lost the ball once I saw it hit the green and begin to roll. As we walked closer to the pin, I realized I couldn't see the ball. I figured it had rolled off the back. I ran up to the green and couldn't believe my eyes as I looked in the hole! My first ever hole-in-one!

Unbeknownst to me, my playing partner took a picture of my tee shot. I've included that and a few others. I was using a Pro V1 with the NBC logo on it. I work for NBC Sports here in Chicago.