Cebuano sportsman Engr. Jerry Maratas accomplished a milestone in his golf career after he scored a hole-in-one on the 14th hole of Mactan Island Golf Course in Lapu-Lapu City on Sunday, April 26.
Maratas used a TaylorMade Hybrid club and a Titleist ball in achieving the rare feat witnessed by his flight mates Jason Arquisola, Romeo Aguilon, and Dr. Samuel Mendero III.
‘After nearly a decade of playing golf (and thousands of bad shots), I finally achieved the coveted hole-in-one!,’ Maratas wrote on his Facebook page.
‘It happened today at the island green (Hole 14) of Mactan Island Golf Course. From 160 yards out, playing against the wind, I chose my 5-hybrid. The ball landed about a club short…then rolled straight into the hole,’ he added.
The longtime president of the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) earned a special prize of P100,000 for the ace.
‘Still feels surreal – after all those bad shots, one perfect swing made it all worth it,’ Maratas continued. ‘Grateful to my flight mates on this round – Dr. Samuel Mendero, Jason Arquisola, and JR Aguilon – for the never-ending kantyawan.’
‘Thank you, Lord, for this incredible blessing!,’ Maratas concluded.