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ON THE COVER: EVERY GOLFER’S DREAM
In just his 3rd game of golf - Jack Varga, age 12, of Sharon, Ontario scored a Hole in One on the 7th hole,
Par 3 at Shawneeki Golf Course to become the newest member of the Golf Association of Ontario’s Hole In
One Club. Jack, golfing with his parents Cherylin & Steve Varga, used a 3 wood to ace the 117 yard hole.
When advised by his parents how rare it was to accomplish this amazing feat, Jack profoundly stated: "Cool".
Here are a few statistics from holeinone.com (a total of 23,770 registered hole in ones):
My Worries Begin
Average age of a hole in one golfer: 45 yrs.
Number of years playing golf: 17 yrs.
Percent of aces by: Male 84% Female 16%
Average yardage of the aced hole: 150 yds.
Club most used in making an ace: 7 iron
What more can I say? Our daughter just got her G1.... wow!
I immediately said on the way out of the test centre, “I’m not ready for this”.
When I turned 16 (wasn’t that long ago), I said I would be in the next day
for my learner’s permit... almost 10 years later I was still without a license.
Growing up in the GTA, and working downtown Toronto the public transit system was the way
to go and we walked a lot. Times have changed and for Sam growing up in the “country”, limits
you. Moms and dads have to take you just about everywhere.
Although, my heart skips a beat thinking my 16 year old would be on the big open road soon, I
am grateful that they have to work a little harder to get there. The days are gone when you
could have a driver’s license just a few days after your birthday. Our kids may not like it, but in
the end they will be much better drivers because of it. So good luck to all of the G1’ers out
there and I will keep an eye out for my fellow moms, who will be gripping the front dash along
with me!
The summer is a great time to get out on the road and see what’s happening in the
community. Not only can you walk in your community, but there’s public transit in EG now too!
Music at the Civic Square, a new Farmers’ Market, gardens and walking trails to admire, and a
national historical site right here... get out and explore East Gwillimbury while the weather’s
still hot!
Take care – Christine Benns, Editor
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