It was one year ago this month that John J. Dower stood on the tee of the 7th hole at LaFollette Golf & Country Club with the chance of a lifetime. It was simple. Hit the golf ball in the hole from 181 yards out and win $100,000. As you can see from the video below, Dower did exactly that. Dower was one of 4 individuals to attempt the shot on 4/25/2008. Hitting third in the group, his ball landed short of the hole and then rolled in the cup. “It meant more to me because it was a relay for Life Event, but $100,000 is icing on the cake for sure,” said Dower about hitting a hole in one at the golf tournament to benefit the Relay for Life.

Dennis Powers organized last year’s first ever Relay golf tournament at LaFollette Golf & Country Club and estimates the event raised more than $3,500 for the Alerican Cancer Society. “When I heard the ball hit the green with a thump, I’ll never forget it. I knew it had a chance to go, but I’ve seen so many close calls. I thought it would just be another shot that barely missed,” said Powers. There was a deafening silence as the ball never left the line of the hole and when it dropped out of sight the crowd wend wild.”

Congratulations to John J. Dower from US Hole In One!