Brad Glare loves his 7 iron and the 18th green having scored his first hole-in-one. Brad, with 18th hole in background.
After 30 years and an estimated 238,000 rounds of golf, Corowa’s Brad Glare finally achieved his first hole-in-one on October 24.
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On the Par 3, 18th hole, playing 144 metres, his 7-iron landed just left of the flag, bounced twice, and rolled straight into the hole.
“I’d like to say it was skill, but it was just good luck,” said the 48-year-old retired businessman. “It was disbelief.”
Brad played alongside Terry Davidson, Andrew Coburn, and young gun Taj Smith, scoring an impressive 35 Stableford points himself. Despite playing together for years, none of his companions have aced a hole.
Brad, ever humble, says he feels far below his friends in talent.
“I play with the same group of people for years now, and my mates are taking it pretty hard. Their wives are asking them, ‘Why don’t you have a hole-in-one? Why can’t you be more like Brad?’” he laughed.
With a handicap of nine, Brad clearly has talent, but the joy of his first ace left him practically in love with the 18th green—a moment captured perfectly in a photo.
James Gordon’s gap wedge tee shot on the fourth hole spun back and into the hole.
The excitement didn’t stop there. Professional James Gordon also aced a hole during the same round—his fifth career hole-in-one—on the fourth hole, playing 115 metres.
His gap wedge tee shot landed on the tier near the front of the green, spun back, and dropped into the cup.
“I nearly pulled a hammy running up to the hole in excitement!” said the tall left-hander, off +7.
This marked James’ second ace on the fourth hole and his third at Corowa, including a previous one on the 18th.
Gordan qualifies for Blitz event
Blitz Golf qualifier James Gordan with James McCully at the Black Bull Golf Course in Yarrawonga before Christmas.
Before Christmas Gordan also won the opening qualifying round for the upcoming Blitz Golf event on January 25 at Silverwoods’ Black Bull Golf Course.
James Gordon was the first local to secure a place in the main Blitz event, triumphing over a talented field of competitors.
Gordon earned $2,000 for his victory, firing an impressive -1 under 71 in brutal conditions, with winds gusting up to 50 km/h.
Blitz Golf, Australia’s fastest-growing golf entertainment phenomenon, offers a high-energy, action-packed format that blends rapid-fire competition, celebrity players, and festival-style excitement.
Fans attending the event at Black Bull can expect an afternoon filled with live music, DJs, food trucks, bars, and interactive activities across the entire precinct.
The competition will feature 24 players, including six celebrities alongside local professionals. Only four will advance to the final showdown on the 18th hole, all within an intense three-hour spectacle.
Silverwoods Resort is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend of entertainment over the January long weekend.
The resort will debut its first After Dark concert, a high-octane music spectacular paired with the electrifying Blitz Golf event, it promises one of the biggest entertainment weekends Yarrawonga has seen in decades.
Headlining the After Dark stage is Australian music icon Diesel, supported by an incredible lineup including Taxiride featuring Jason Singh, Natasha, Jade Gibson, and DJ Grand Master Baitz. With star power like this, After Dark is set to become a must-attend annual event.
The family-friendly environment ensures there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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