If you play the game of golf long enough, you will inevitably witness some of the most amazing feats of hitting balls into holes that the world has to offer.
Last week I was able to experience one of these moments. I was paired up with Gavin and his wife Megan for a round out at Chambers Bay. To set the story properly, it must be noted that this was a birthday round of golf for Gavin.
On the 8th hole Gavin found himself 130 yards out and on the side of the steep slope that lines the left side of the 8th fairway. I was surprised he was even able to find his ball amongst the dense grasses. Perhaps sensing his birthday moment was upon him, Gavin boldly struck his approach toward the green.
I heard a "great shot" from Gavin's caddy followed by a "It went in!!" Sure enough, our birthday golfer had found the bottom of the hole for an eagle 3 on the difficult 8th hole.
It is worth mentioning that anything on the green would have been considered a great shot given Gavin's position on the left slope. Probably one of the coolest eagles I have ever witnessed! I'd take that eagle over birthday cake all day long.