City of Casa Grande

Gordon Meade recorded his first ever hole-in-one January 15, 2012. Mr. Meade used a 6 iron to ace the Par-3, 160 yard 3rd hole at Dave White Golf Course. His feat was witnessed by Ellen Meade, Darla Hunter and Roger Hunter.

Stan is from Medicine Hat, Alberta. He made a hole in one on hole #3 on October 29, 2011 at Dave White Golf Course. This was his first hole in one. He used a 7 wood and hole 3 played 128 yards. It was witness by Betty Biffard, John Foreman and Helen Foreman.

Jack aced hole #14 at Dave White Golf Course on March 16, 2011. It was witnessed by Duane Arthur, Bruce Creighton, Marke Barr. This is Jack's second hole in one on the 14th hole. He previously had a hole in one on October 26, 1998.

On March 16, 2011, Stephen Ketsdever made his first hole-in-one on the par 3 6th hole. It was playing 116 yards and he used a 9-iron. Chuck Branscom was there to see it all happen.

The second person on March 15 to make an ace on the par 3 6th hole was Mr. Ellwein.  He used a 7 iron to get the job done and officially completed the first husband and wife team in the hole-in-one club at The Dave White Golf Course.  Ironically, they holed out on the same par 3.  Witness included Laurel Zorn, Pati Zorn, and his wife, Betty Ellwein.

On November 7, 2010,Tim Cates hit a 3 hybrid to a middle pin playing 187 yards on hole 12 during a Sunday Social mixed league event. The swing was good enough for his fourth ace. Witnesses included Jim Schneider, Frank Meckel, and Jeanie Viche.
 

On Monday, May 24, 2010, Mel Marcus made his first ace on Hole #3. He used an 8 iron while the hole was playing 128 yards. The shot was witnessed by Ron Jung and Billy Tourand.

Lee made his first hole-in-one on the par 3 6th hole.  It was playing 133 yards and he used a 9 iron.  Al Hendrickson, Denny Barry, and Dick Carlson witnessed the ace.

Lynn made her first ace on the 6th hole by knocking in a shot with a 5 wood.  She is dedicating this event to the memory of Brian Waltz as the 6th hole was the last hole of golf he ever played.  This event was witnessed by Bev Kuck, Candice Klein, and the spirit of Brian Waltz

Frank made his first hole-in-one on the par 3 12th hole at the age of 54. He used a 6 iron from 167 yards. This was witnessed by Pedro Puntes, Clayton Wright, and Arnold Cabello.

Milton made his first hole-in-one at the par 3 6th hole that was measuring 120 yards. He used a 9-iron to get the job done. The ace was witnessed by June Hegstrom, Jacqui Fogelberg, and Weymouth Fogelberg

George made the second hole-in-one of his life at the par 3 6th hole. The hole was playing 150 yards and he used an 8-iron. The ace was witnessed by Dave Gray and Jeffrey Lind.

On Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Jerry Hale, resident of Coolidge, aced the 165 yard 14th hole using a 4 iron.  The hole-in-one was  was witnessed by Rick Bell, Bob Green and Evelyn Green.  This was Mr. Hale's fifth hole-in-one.

On Saturday, January 24, Gary Poirier, resident of Casa Grande, aced the 130 yard third hole using a 6 iron.  The hole-in-one was during a men's golf association event and was witnessed by Steve Hollenbeck, Robert Romero, and Mike Huckeby.  This was Mr. Poirier's first hole-in-one.

On Sunday, January 25, Joe Ferguson, also a resident of Casa Grande, aced the 130 yard third hole at the Dave White Municipal Golf Course using a 7 wood. Joe is a spritely 71 years old.  The hole-in-one was during a men's and ladies mixer event and was witnessed by Roe Johnson, Jerry Hammock, and Billy Marsh.  This was Mr. Ferguson's first hole-in-one.

Dave White Golf Course proudly recognizes individuals who accomplish one of the rarest feats in golf, the Hole in One. Beginning January 2009, Dave White golf course officials are keeping track and documenting golfers who make a hole in one at the municipal course. You will be recognized with press releases and a sportscard will be created in your honor to be showcased on the City of Casa Grande website. Golfing at Dave White Municipal Course may land you in the record books!

Allan Rockne, of Casa Grande, made a hole-in-one on Dave White Golf Course’s 3rd hole on Monday, January 30th. The shot of the day on the 128 yard par 3 was made with Mr. Rockne’s 6-iron. The feat was witnessed by fellow Lakes Men’s League members, Bruce Creighton and Bud Shirley. The ace was Mr. Rockne’s second career hole in one.
 

On Monday January 2nd, 2012, Leonard Durham of Casa Grande made a hole-in-one on the 3rd hole at Dave White Golf Course. Mr. Durham used his 7-wood on the 128 yard par-3. His feat was witnessed by David Akers, Bob Gartman, and Chuck Armstrong.

On November 22, 2011, Marlene McHaney of Casa Grande made her 1st hole-in-one on the sixth hole at Dave White Golf Course. She used an 8-iron for the 104 yard par 3. Her feat was witnessed by Jean Coombs and Darlene Wilson.

Matt made his first hole-in-one on Hole #3 on August 4, 2011.  Because of the tee and pin placement, the hole was stretched to 180 yards and his 3 hybrid was the perfect club for the task.  Witnessing this feat was Matt's brother, Paul.

Mr. Andress recorded his third hole-in-one by holing out with a gap wedge on the par 3 6th hole that was playing about 110 yards on March 15, 2011.  This was the first of 2 aces on the same hole within one hour of each other.  Witnesses included Dwain Smith, Lynn Tower, and John Desimone.

Emmett Munger, made his first Hole-In-one on hole # 6, at the Dave White Golf Course on February 25, 2011. He used a 9 iron to ace the 124 yard hole. Witnesses were Ken Tilley, Audrey Matthes and Mary Jackson.
 

On January 14, 2011, Lesley West recorded her first ever hole-in-one, as well as the first ace of 2011 at Dave White Golf Course on the par 3 third hole. She hit a 7 iron to a front pin location and watched the ball disappear. Witnesses included Cathy Grande, Judy Flett, and Jane Tongen.

Bob Garrett: On June 1, 2010, shortly after his 79th birthday, Bob made his third hole-in-one on the par 3 hole #12. Dick Flechtner and John Peecook were there to see it happen. Although it took Bob 40 years to make his first ace, he is racking them up quickly now. The third hole at the Dave White Golf Course remains the only par three yet to be overtaken by Mr. Garrett.

Mr. Wood used a 6 iron on Hole #14 playing from the white tees to make his third hole-in-one at the Dave White Golf Course.  Witnesses included Bob Garrett, Paul Moore, and Dean Enders.  His other aces were at Hole #3 and Hole #6.  Can he complete the grand slam by making one at Hole #12?  We will just have to wait and see.

Betty made her first hole-in-one at the par 3 6th hole. She watched the 3-wood shot roll in the hole with Don Ellwein, Roger Cassidy, and Carol Cassidy.

Garold made his 5th hole-in-one at the par 3 6th hole.  Bruce Hart, Bertha Hart, and Jim Overa saw the 8 iron roll in.

On September 25, 2009, Bobby Castro made his first hole-in-one on hole number 12, a difficult 195 yard par 3. He used a 6 iron to get the job done. The ace was witnessed by Jerry Dasti and Rene Sandoval.

In a Casa Grande Men's Association Event, Garold aced the 186 yard 12th hole using a 5-iron. This was Garold's 4th hole-in-one and was witnessed by Steve McGann and Bob McDonald.

Mason, age 14, made his first ace on the par 3 6th hole. The hole was playing 140 yards and he used a pitching wedge. His hole in 1 helped him shoot his best nine hole score to date (38). The event was witnessed by Joe Goellner and Robin Bukovina.

On Wednesday, February 11, Keith Bosch aced the 118 yard 6th hole using a 8 iron.  The hole-in-one was witnessed by Harry Nichols, Pat Anderson, and George Golinsky.  This was Mr. Bosch's first hole-in-one.