Hitting a hole in one is exciting at any age but achieving such an amazing feat so early in you golf career like 12 year old Israel Mendez did gives high hops for his future as a golfer. The hole in one occurred at Saboba Springs Golf Course in San Jacinto, California. Israel has been around the game of golf most of his life with his father being an avid golfer. Israel is home schooled and a regular at Saboba Springs, spending about 5 hours at the club 4-5 times a week practicing and hitting the links. Golf is a family sport at the Mendez house and Israel has really developed a love for the game. Along with Israel and his father, both of Israel’s brothers have taken a strong liking to game as well.

Israel was fortunate enough to share his hole in one experience with his two brothers, Fabian and Joseph who both say that Israel was extremely excited when he witnessed his shot roll in the hole. The hole in one occurred on the fourth hole at Saboba Springs from 113 yards away. With one hole in one under his belt Israel is on the fast track to achieving his goal of playing golf in college and becoming a professional golfer. We can only hope the luck runs in the family and there are more aces to come from the Mendez family. Of course, an ace on a Par 3, insured with a prize by US Hole In One would be twice s nice!