Asher Gates hits rare hole in one at Marion Country Club; Harding Amateur slated

MARION — Asher Gates, a 13-year-old eighth grader at River Valley, hit his first hole in one on Saturday at the Marion Country Club's 220-yard, par 3 fifth hole using a 3-wood.

In the more than 100-year history of the club, he is the youngest to ace the hole that has seen fewer than 10 holes in one in its entirety, according to his father Grant Gates. Witnessing the shot were his dad, Don Wiley and Jaxon Sigalet.

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Harding Amateur upcoming

The Harding Amateur is returning to the Marion Country Club July 27 and 28 where it will honor Paul and Bob Ludwig, whom built Whetstone Country Club in Claridon.

Divisions include high schoolers, championship, mid-am (ages 19 to 49), senior (ages 50 to 59), super senior (ages 60-69), legends (ages 70-plus) and super legends (ages 80-plus).

It is open to all men, regardless of where they live, and there are thousands of dollars of prizes and merchandise available. The non-member fee is $100, which includes both rounds and a practice round. Call 740-387-8575 or 740-225-0113 to register to play.

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